Megascolecidae: taxon details and analytics
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Annelida
- Class
- Clitellata
- Order
- Crassiclitellata
- Family
- Megascolecidae
- Genus
- Species
- Scientific Name
- Megascolecidae
Summary description from Wikipedia:
Megascolecidae
Megascolecidae is a family of earthworms native to Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America. At up to 2 meters in length, their large size distinguishes the Megascolecidae from other earthworm families. They are an essential part of maintaining soil structure, minor carbon sequestration, and maintaining terrestrial ecosystems.
...Megascolecidae in languages:
- Chinese
- 巨蚓科
- English
- Giant Earthworms
- Japanese
- フトミミズ科
- Korean
- 지렁이과
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