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European Harvestman
Phalangium opilio
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Opiliones ›Family: Phalangiidae ›Genus: Phalangium
About
Phalangium opilio is "the most widespread species of harvestman in the world", occurring natively in Europe, and much of Asia, and having been introduced to North America, North Africa and New Zealand. It is found in a wide range of habitats, including meadows, bogs, forests, and various types of anthropogenic habitats, such as gardens, fields, hedgerows, lawns, quarries, green places in built-up areas, walls and bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Harvestman is Phalangium opilio.
- European Harvestman belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Harvestman belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- European Harvestman belongs to the class Arachnida.
- European Harvestman belongs to the order Opiliones.
- European Harvestman belongs to the family Phalangiidae.
- European Harvestman belongs to the genus Phalangium.