Buffalo Leech [Hirudinaria manillensis]
Description
The Buffalo Leech is a parasitic leech found in freshwater environments in Asia. They are usually brown with yellowish or greenish hues and are known for their relatively large size. They are named after their preferred host, the water buffalo, but they can also feed on human blood.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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| Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
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| Family |
Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
|
| Genus |
Marine Leech
Oceanobdella
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