Metaphire is a genus of annelids belonging to the family Megascolecidae.[1] The species of this genus are found in south-eastern Asia.[1]

Metaphire
Metaphire formosae
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Annelida
Clade: Pleistoannelida
Clade: Sedentaria
Class: Clitellata
Order: Opisthopora
Family: Megascolecidae
Genus: Metaphire
Sims & Easton, 1972
Synonyms
  • Rhodopis Kinberg, 1866

Species

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The following species are recognised in the genus Metaphire:[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Metaphire Sims & Easton, 1972". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 7 April 2021.