Alboglossiphonia [Alboglossiphonia]

Description

Alboglossiphonia is a genus of leeches within the family Glossiphoniidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their flattened bodies and preference for living in freshwater environments. They are known for their distinctive coloration and patterns, which often include lighter undersides and darker, sometimes mottled, dorsals. These leeches are ectoparasites of various aquatic animals, feeding on the blood of fish and amphibians.

Species

Black Sea Leech [Alboglossiphonia heteroclita]

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Red Sea Leech [Alboglossiphonia polyporostoma]

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Pacific Sea Leech [Alboglossiphonia lata]

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Taxonomy