List of fictional worms

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The list of fictional worms is categorized by media. The word "worm" includes earthworms, and mythological and fantastic creatures descending from the Old English word "wyrm", a poetic term for a legless serpent or dragon.

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Mythology and legends

Literature

Comics

Television, music, and film

The memory worm from Doctor Who. Memory Worm (15980884172).jpg
The memory worm from Doctor Who.

Role-playing games

Video games

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