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Chaetogaster

Poole, Karen E.

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Chaetogaster

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Chaetogaster is a genus belonging to the segmented worms (Annelida). It is classified in the family Naididae (subfamily Naidinae) in the order Oligochaeta. These are ca. 2–25 mm long transparent worms that are very common in fresh water and often form chains of individuals through asexual multiplication.

Species

KINGDOM

  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumAnnelida
  3. ClassClitellata
  4. OrderTubificida
  5. FamilyNaididae
Habitatfreshwater

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Museum specimens

Specimen records
87
Family
Naididae
Collections
USNM, AM
Recorded in
United States, South Africa

Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Naidinae
Image
Chaetogaster limnaei limnaei 2.png
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taxon rank
genus
taxon name
Chaetogaster
topic's main category
Category:Chaetogaster
Commons category
Chaetogaster
taxon author citation
von Baer, 1827
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