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 [Oceanobdella microstoma]
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Atlantic Hagfish Leech [Myxine glutinosa]
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Pacific Ocean Leech [Ozobranchus jantseanus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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Order |
Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
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Family |
Piscicolidae
Piscicolidae
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Statistics
- Species 3