Question

Horsehair worms, in the phylum nematomorpha, do not have a respiratory system. they are usually found in puddles of water or on damp sidewalks and patios, or they may come wiggling out of insects. these creatures have no economic importance other than being parasitic to some insects. based on this scenario, horsehair worms are most likely to quizley

Answer 1

Horsehair worms most likely have a large surface area compared to their volume.

Horsehair worms belong to Nematomorpha and are also known as Gordian worms. They are 4 inches or longer and extermely thin at 1/80 - 1/10 inch in dimater. They are parasites to grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches and beetles.