Transparent Leech [Placobdella transparenta]
Description
The Transparent Leech, or Placobdella transparenta, is a unique species of leech that is nearly transparent. This species is found in North America, especially in freshwater environments. It feeds on a variety of hosts, including fishes and amphibians.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
|
| Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
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| Family |
Glossiphoniids
Glossiphoniidae
|
| Genus |
Placobdella
Placobdella
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