Hautsaugwurm

About

The body fluke (Gyrodactylus elegans) is a species in the genus Gyrodactylus. Distributed across Mexico, Norway, and Sweden.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Mexico, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Platyhelminthes (Plattwürmer)

Class

Monogenea (Hakensaugwürmer)

Order

Gyrodactylidea (Gyrodactylidea)

Family

Gyrodactylidae

Genus

Gyrodactylus

Species

Gyrodactylus elegans (Hautsaugwurm)

Names in Other Languages

German Hautsaugwurm

Similar Species in Gyrodactylus

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Lachs-Hautsaugwurm

Gyrodactylus salaris

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Eel pest

Gyrodactylus anguillae

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hautsaugwurm?

The scientific name of Hautsaugwurm is Gyrodactylus elegans. It belongs to the genus Gyrodactylus.

Where does Hautsaugwurm live?

Hautsaugwurm is found in Distributed across Mexico, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Mexico, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Hautsaugwurm belong to?

Hautsaugwurm (Gyrodactylus elegans) belongs to the genus Gyrodactylus, which is part of the taxonomic family Gyrodactylidae.

What kingdom does Hautsaugwurm belong to?

Hautsaugwurm (Gyrodactylus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Hautsaugwurm?

The closest relatives of Hautsaugwurm in the genus Gyrodactylus include Lachs-Hautsaugwurm, Eel pest.