Earthworms have no lungs or gills. Do they "breath"? If not how do they obtain oxygen to survive

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Earthworms have no lungs or gills. Do they "breath"? If not how do they obtain oxygen to survive

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I think they passively absorb oxygen through their skin.

Victor Calatramas answered Oct 29, 2018

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