Glista

• The front part of the earthworm sometimes can survive minor damage to the rear end, but the degree of recovery is limited. The rear half, lacking vital front organs, usually dies.
• Individual common earthworms can live several years in protected conditions, and observations have recorded a lifespan of up to six years.
• The common earthworm has no eyes, but light-sensitive skin cells allow it to distinguish between illuminated and shaded areas.