Oceanic Leech [Calliobdella]

Description

Calliobdella is a genus of marine leeches that inhabit various oceanic environments around the world. These leeches are known for their parasitic relationship with marine invertebrates and fish. They have a distinct appearance with a flattened body, and like other leeches, they possess a sucker at each end. Their life cycle and reproductive strategies are adapted to their specific hosts and environmental conditions.

Species
Arctic Ocean Leech
Arctic Ocean Leech [Oceanobdella microstoma]
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Atlantic Hagfish Leech
Atlantic Hagfish Leech [Myxine glutinosa]
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Pacific Ocean Leech
Pacific Ocean Leech [Ozobranchus jantseanus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
Family Piscicolidae
Piscicolidae
Statistics
  • Species 3