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Grey worm

Aporrectodea caliginosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Annelida (Segmented Worms)
Class
Clitellata (Clitellata)
Order
Crassiclitellata (Crassiclitellata)
Family
Lumbricidae
Genus
Aporrectodea
Species
Aporrectodea caliginosa (Grey worm)

Similar Species in Aporrectodea

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Blackhead worm
Aporrectodea longa
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Earthworm
Aporrectodea icterica
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Mudworm
Aporrectodea limicola
Not Evaluated
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Pink soilworm
Aporrectodea rosea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey worm?
The scientific name of Grey worm is Aporrectodea caliginosa. It belongs to the genus Aporrectodea.
Where does Grey worm live?
Grey worm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Grey worm belong to?
Grey worm (Aporrectodea caliginosa) belongs to the genus Aporrectodea, which is part of the taxonomic family Lumbricidae.
What kingdom does Grey worm belong to?
Grey worm (Aporrectodea caliginosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Grey worm?
The closest relatives of Grey worm in the genus Aporrectodea include Blackhead worm, Earthworm, Mudworm, Pink soilworm.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Aporrectodea — 5 Species

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Blackhead worm
Aporrectodea longa
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Earthworm
Aporrectodea icterica
NE
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Grey worm
Aporrectodea caliginosa
NE
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Mudworm
Aporrectodea limicola
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Pink soilworm
Aporrectodea rosea
NE
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