Microscolex

Genus of annelids

Microscolex
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Clade: Pleistoannelida
Clade: Sedentaria
Class: Clitellata
Order: Opisthopora
Suborder: Lumbricina
Family: Acanthodrilidae
Genus: Microscolex
Rosa, 1887
Synonyms[1]
  • Photodrilus Giard, 1887

Microscolex is a genus of annelids belonging to the family Acanthodrilidae.[1] The genus has cosmopolitan distribution.[1]

Species:[1]

  • Microscolex algeriensis Beddard, 1892
  • Microscolex anderssoni Michaelsen, 1905
  • Microscolex aquarumdulcium (Beddard, 1893)
  • Microscolex beddardi (Rosa, 1895)
  • Microscolex benhami (Eisen, 1893)
  • Microscolex bovei (Rosa, 1889)

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Microscolex". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
Taxon identifiers
Microscolex
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