Lineus

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Lineus
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Lineus longissimus
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Nemertea
Class: Anopla
Order: Heteronemertea
Family: Lineidae
Genus: Lineus
Sowerby, 1806

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

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References

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