Earthworm
Dichogaster affinis (Michaelsen, 1890)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Annelida |
| Class | Clitellata |
| Order | Crassiclitellata |
| Family | Megascolecidae |
| Genus | Dichogaster |
| Species | Dichogaster affinis (Michaelsen, 1890) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Counties
County-level records have not been compiled for this taxon. Distribution is recorded at state and karst-region level.
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Gates, G.E. 1959. Earthworms of North American caves. National Speleological Society Bulletin 21: 77–84.
How to cite this account
Dichogaster affinis (Michaelsen, 1890). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2370. https://cavebiology.org/species/dichogaster-affinis/ (accessed 6 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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