Lineus

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Lineus
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Lineus longissimus
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nemertea
Class: Pilidiophora
Order: Heteronemertea
Family: Lineidae
Genus: Lineus
Sowerby, 1806
Synonyms
  • Nemertes Cuvier, 1817

Lineus is a genus of nemertine worms, including the bootlace worm, arguably the longest animal alive. Lineus contains the following species: [1]

References

  1. R. Gibson (2011). Gibson R (ed.). "Lineus". World Nemertea Database. World Register of Marine Species . Retrieved December 4, 2011.