Worms are ekindriya
In Jainism, worms are not ekendriya.
- Ekendriya jiv (one-sensed beings) have only touch as a sense.
- Worms are generally classified as dvi‑indriya (two‑sensed) jiv, having touch and taste. Some specific small organisms called “worms” in common language may even be classified as three‑sensed in certain texts, but they are not one‑sensed. ( jainknowledge.com)
So the correct Jain view is:
- Worms = dvi‑indriya (two‑sensed) jiv, not ekendriya.