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Tubificid worm

Branchiura sowerbyi

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Iran, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇲🇩 Moldova 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Class
Clitellata (Clitellata)
Order
Tubificida (Tubificida)
Family
Naididae
Genus
Branchiura
Species
Branchiura sowerbyi (Tubificid worm)

Names in Other Languages

German Kiemenwurm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tubificid worm?
The scientific name of Tubificid worm is Branchiura sowerbyi. It belongs to the genus Branchiura.
Where does Tubificid worm live?
Tubificid worm is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Iran, Taiwan), Europe (17 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Moldova.
What family does Tubificid worm belong to?
Tubificid worm (Branchiura sowerbyi) belongs to the genus Branchiura, which is part of the taxonomic family Naididae.
What kingdom does Tubificid worm belong to?
Tubificid worm (Branchiura sowerbyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

Native Range — 20 Countries

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Genus Branchiura — 1 Species

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Tubificid worm
Branchiura sowerbyi
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