Biology:Argilophilus
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Short description: Genus of annelids
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Annelida |
| Class: | Clitellata |
| Order: | Opisthopora |
| Suborder: | Lumbricina |
| Family: | Megascolecidae |
| Genus: | Argilophilus |
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Argilophilus is a genus of western North American earthworms of the family Megascolecidae that are characteristically found under native vegetation.[1]
The genus also occurs in subcontinental India , however, the single Australia n report of the type species, Argilophilus marmoratus, is erroneous.
One enigmatic species, Argilophilus hyalinus Eisen, 1900, is reported from Guatemala - known only from the description of a single, macerated specimen.
Argilophilus and several other native genera form a close-knit group with nearest relatives apparently in Australia and Southeast Asia.
References
Wikidata ☰ Q4789572 entry
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