Heartworm

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, South Africa, and Sweden.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Nematoda (线虫动物门)

Class

Chromadorea (色矛纲)

Order

Rhabditida (小杆目)

Family

Onchocercidae

Genus

Dirofilaria

Species

Dirofilaria immitis (Heartworm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heartworm?

The scientific name of Heartworm is Dirofilaria immitis. It belongs to the genus Dirofilaria.

Where does Heartworm live?

Heartworm is found in Distributed across Norway, Portugal, South Africa, and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does Heartworm belong to?

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) belongs to the genus Dirofilaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Onchocercidae.

What kingdom does Heartworm belong to?

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).