black ribbon worm

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The Black ribbon worm (Cerebratulus marginatus) is a species in the genus Cerebratulus. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Nemertea (Nemertea)

Class

Pilidiophora (Pilidiophora)

Order

Heteronemertea (Heteronemertea)

Family

Lineidae

Genus

Cerebratulus

Species

Cerebratulus marginatus (black ribbon worm)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オロチヒモムシ

German Schwarze Nemertine

Similar Species in Cerebratulus

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brown ribbon worm

Cerebratulus fuscus

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milky nemertean

Cerebratulus lacteus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of black ribbon worm?

The scientific name of black ribbon worm is Cerebratulus marginatus. It belongs to the genus Cerebratulus.

Where does black ribbon worm live?

black ribbon worm is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does black ribbon worm belong to?

black ribbon worm (Cerebratulus marginatus) belongs to the genus Cerebratulus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lineidae.

What kingdom does black ribbon worm belong to?

black ribbon worm (Cerebratulus marginatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of black ribbon worm?

The closest relatives of black ribbon worm in the genus Cerebratulus include brown ribbon worm, milky nemertean.