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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).

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

Full Taxonomy

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 (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of blood worm?

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