Its official Unicode name is worm, filed under bugs in the animals & nature group. Keyboards find it when you search for “animal”, “annelid”, “earthworm”, “parasite”.
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Questions
What does the worm emoji mean?
🪱 is the worm emoji, part of the “bugs” set in animals & nature. It is used for animal, annelid, earthworm, parasite, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the worm emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🪱 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “animal”.
When was the worm emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 13. Support depends on your phone’s software version.