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Meerschweinchenlaus

Gliricola porcelli

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class
Insecta (Insekten)
Order
Psocodea (Psocodea)
Family
Gliricolidae
Genus
Gliricola
Species
Gliricola porcelli (Meerschweinchenlaus)

Names in Other Languages

German Meerschweinchenlaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meerschweinchenlaus?
The scientific name of Meerschweinchenlaus is Gliricola porcelli. It belongs to the genus Gliricola.
Where does Meerschweinchenlaus live?
Meerschweinchenlaus is found in Found across Europe (17 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Meerschweinchenlaus belong to?
Meerschweinchenlaus (Gliricola porcelli) belongs to the genus Gliricola, which is part of the taxonomic family Gliricolidae.
What kingdom does Meerschweinchenlaus belong to?
Meerschweinchenlaus (Gliricola porcelli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Gliricola — 1 Species

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Meerschweinchenlaus
Gliricola porcelli
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