Deep Sea Leech [Oceanobdella]

Description

Oceanobdella is a genus containing species of leeches that reside in deep-sea environments. These leeches are adapted to the high-pressure, low-temperature conditions of the deep sea. They exhibit unique adaptations such as reduced pigmentation and specialized feeding mechanisms to survive in the nutrient-scarce deep ocean. Oceanobdella species are often associated with specific deep-sea fish or invertebrate hosts, from whom they obtain nourishment.

Species

Deep Sea Leech [Ozobranchus margoi]

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