This phylum is called Nematoda. ... This phylum is called Annelida. Among these are the earthworms and the bristle worms of the sea.

Are nematodes the same as earthworms?

Often referred to as roundworms, nematodes are not closely related to true worms. They are multicellular insects with smooth, unsegmented bodies. The nematode species that feed on plants are so tiny that you need a microscope to see them.

What type of animal is an earthworm?

An earthworm is a terrestrial invertebrate that belongs to the phylum Annelida.