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Pontoscolex cynthiae

Pontoscolex cynthiae

Classification

Pontoscolex is a genus of earthworms in the family Glossoscolecidae, or alternatively, in the family Rhinodrilidae. General characteristics The type species Pontoscolex corethrurus has a circumtropical distribution, although it originates in the Neotropics, probably in the Guiana Plateau. It reproduces parthenogenetically, and under experimental conditions can complete its life cycle in about one year.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 2