Seaweed Leech [Pontobdella]

Description

Pontobdella is a genus of leeches that are often found in association with marine seaweeds, where they hunt for small invertebrates or parasitize fish. These leeches have a flattened body shape, which is an adaptation to their marine lifestyle, allowing them to blend in with their seaweed habitats and avoid detection by both prey and predators.

Species

Green Marine Leech [Seaweed Leech chlorosis]

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Blue Marine Leech [Seaweed Leech azureus]

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Striped Marine Leech [Seaweed Leech striatus]

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Red Marine Leech [Seaweed Leech ruber]

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Taxonomy