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blood worm

Lumbricus rubellus

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The Blood worm (Lumbricus rubellus) is a species in the genus Lumbricus. Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan 🇲🇰 North Macedonia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Annelida (Segmented Worms)

Class

Clitellata (Clitellata)

Order

Crassiclitellata (Crassiclitellata)

Species

Lumbricus rubellus (blood worm)

Names in Other Languages

German Blaukopfwurm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of blood worm?

The scientific name of blood worm is Lumbricus rubellus. It belongs to the genus Lumbricus.

Where does blood worm live?

blood worm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, Denmark, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Norway.

What family does blood worm belong to?

blood worm (Lumbricus rubellus) belongs to the genus Lumbricus, which is part of the taxonomic family Lumbricidae.

What kingdom does blood worm belong to?

blood worm (Lumbricus rubellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of blood worm?

The closest relatives of blood worm in the genus Lumbricus include chestnut worm, common earthworm, Earthworm, Quebec worm.