Marine Leech [Oceanobdella]
Description
Oceanobdella is a genus comprising species of leeches inhabiting marine ecosystems. These leeches are ectoparasites, primarily targeting marine mammals and fish. They possess a distinct morphology with a flattened body and are equipped with suckers that facilitate strong attachment to their hosts, enabling them to withstand the currents and movements in the marine environment.
Species

American Medicinal Leech [Macrobdella decora]
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Buffalo Leech [Hirudinaria manillensis]
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Asian Medicinal Leech [Hirudo nipponia]
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Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
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Family |
Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
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Statistics
- Species 3