| Fimoscolex | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Annelida |
| Clade: | Pleistoannelida |
| Clade: | Sedentaria |
| Class: | Clitellata |
| Order: | Opisthopora |
| Suborder: | Lumbricina |
| Family: | Glossoscolecidae |
| Genus: | Fimoscolex Michaelsen, 1900 |
| Species | |
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Species of this genus include:
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