The 🪱 emoji depicts a small, segmented worm, often shown in a reddish-brown or pinkish hue. It primarily symbolizes worms themselves, often in contexts of nature, gardening, fishing, or decomposition.

It can represent the literal creature, or metaphorically, something small, hidden, or even a feeling of unease (e.g., "a worm of doubt").

This emoji is a straightforward representation of the invertebrate, often associated with soil health and ecosystems.