Arctic Leech [Cryobdella arctica]
Description
The Arctic Leech is a species of leech that inhabits cold arctic waters. It is often found in sandy or muddy substrates. This species is known for its ability to survive in extreme cold environments. The Arctic Leech is typically yellow-brown in color with a segmented, elongated body. It is a carnivorous species that feeds on the blood of other marine creatures.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
|
| Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
|
| Family |
Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
|
| Genus |
Arctic Leech
Calliobdella
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