When fishing, can the worm feel pain when stuck with the hook?

Subject: When fishing, can the worm feel pain when stuck with the hook?

Date: Mon Aug 23 06:52:25 1999
Posted by Elizabeth
Grade level: undergrad School: Hudson Valley Community College
City: Schenectady State/Province: NY Country: USA
Area of science: General Biology
ID: 935405545.Gb

Message:


When fishing, I noticed that the worm seemed to cringe when I stuck the 
hook through its body.  Does the worm have a nervous system that is 
developed enough to feel pain from the hook?  Please let me know. Thanks!
Liz

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