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Lumbricus

Lumbricus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Annelida
Class:Clitellata
Order:Opisthopora
Family:Lumbricidae
Genus:Lumbricus

Lumbricus contains some of the most commonly seen species of earthworms. For instance, Lumbricus terrestris also known as the NightCrawler or Dew-Worm, L. rubellus also known as Red Marsh Worm, L. castaneus otherwise known as Chestnut Worm, L. festivus also known as Quebec Worm, as well as L. Friedi, L. polyphemus, L. pusillus.

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