| Lumbricus | |
|---|---|
| Lumbricus terrestris, the common European earthworm | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Annelida |
| Class: | Clitellata |
| Order: | Haplotaxida |
| Family: | Lumbricidae |
| Genus: |
Lumbricus Linnaeus, 1758 |
| Species | |
Lumbricus contains some of the most commonly seen earthworms in Europe. The genus has nearly 700 valid species.
Characteristics of some commonly encountered species are: