whale-louse

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Malacostraca (Crustaceans)

Order

Amphipoda (Amphipoda)

Family

Cyamidae

Genus

Cyamus

Species

Cyamus boopis (whale-louse)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホソクジラジラミ

German Wal-Laus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of whale-louse?

The scientific name of whale-louse is Cyamus boopis. It belongs to the genus Cyamus.

Where does whale-louse live?

whale-louse is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does whale-louse belong to?

whale-louse (Cyamus boopis) belongs to the genus Cyamus, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyamidae.

What kingdom does whale-louse belong to?

whale-louse (Cyamus boopis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).