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brandling

Eisenia fetida

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About

The Brandling (Eisenia fetida) is a species in the genus Eisenia. Native to Africa and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. It is found in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark and Italy.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Annelida (Segmented Worms)

Class

Clitellata (Clitellata)

Order

Crassiclitellata (Crassiclitellata)

Species

Eisenia fetida (brandling)

Names in Other Languages

German Dungwurm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brandling?

The scientific name of brandling is Eisenia fetida. It belongs to the genus Eisenia.

Where does brandling live?

brandling is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does brandling belong to?

brandling (Eisenia fetida) belongs to the genus Eisenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Lumbricidae.

What kingdom does brandling belong to?

brandling (Eisenia fetida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of brandling?

The closest relatives of brandling in the genus Eisenia include Galapagos Kelp, Manure worm.