Helodrilus foetidus Michaelsen, 1913
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Annelida |
| Class | Clitellata |
| Order | Crassiclitellata |
| Family | Lubriculidae |
| Genus | Helodrilus |
| Species | Helodrilus foetidus Michaelsen, 1913 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Troglophile
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Edmonson
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Giovannoli, L. 1933. Invertebrate life of Mammoth and other neighboring caves. In: Bailey, V. (ed), Cave Life of Kentucky, pp. 600–623.
How to cite this account
Helodrilus foetidus Michaelsen, 1913. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2513. https://cavebiology.org/species/helodrilus-foetidus/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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