Arctic Leech [Calliobdella]

Description

Calliobdella is a genus of leeches found in marine environments, specifically known for inhabiting the colder waters of the Arctic. Representatives of this genus are ectoparasites, mainly targeting fish species. They are characterized by their cylindrical bodies, segmented into a series of annuli, and a sucker at each end for attachment to hosts.

Species
Arctic Leech
Arctic Leech [Cryobdella arctica]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
Family Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
Statistics
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