Is worm mating behavior conscious?

Worm mating behavior is not conscious. As discussed by Andrew Huberman and Oded Rechavi, when worms such as hermaphrodites run out of sperm due to high stress, they instinctually secrete pheromones to attract males for mating. This process is driven by a biological need rather than a conscious decision. The behavior is described as an increased probability of interaction, influenced biologically to ensure reproduction; it is a reactive and instinctual behavior rather than a result of conscious thought 1.