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