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Eisenia (annelid)

Eisenia is a genus of earthworms in the family Lumbricidae. They are sometimes known as rosy worms. The genus is named after Swedish-American scientist Gustav Eisen. They burrow in soil and sediment in both terrestrial and freshwater environments. They have Palaearctic distribution, with introduced populations elsewhere.

Species

There are 14 recognized species:

There are also many described species with uncertain status.

References