fox tapeworm

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Japan, Norway, Poland, and Sweden.

🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Platyhelminthes (Platyhelminthes)

Class

Cestoda (Cestoda)

Order

Cyclophyllidea (Cyclophyllidea)

Family

Taeniidae

Genus

Echinococcus

Species

Echinococcus multilocularis (fox tapeworm)

Names in Other Languages

German Fuchsbandwurm

Similar Species in Echinococcus

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dog tapeworm

Echinococcus granulosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fox tapeworm?

The scientific name of fox tapeworm is Echinococcus multilocularis. It belongs to the genus Echinococcus.

Where does fox tapeworm live?

fox tapeworm is found in Distributed across Japan, Norway, Poland, and Sweden.. Countries include Japan, Norway, Poland, Sweden.

What family does fox tapeworm belong to?

fox tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) belongs to the genus Echinococcus, which is part of the taxonomic family Taeniidae.

What kingdom does fox tapeworm belong to?

fox tapeworm (Echinococcus multilocularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of fox tapeworm?

The closest relatives of fox tapeworm in the genus Echinococcus include dog tapeworm.