Green Leech [Pontobdella muricata]
Description
The Green Leech, scientifically known as Pontobdella muricata, is a marine leech known for its bright green coloration. It is commonly found in the North Atlantic Ocean. This species is a parasitic leech, feeding off the blood of fish, often attaching itself to the underbelly of its host. Pontobdella muricata is characterized by a flattened body with a series of conspicuous tubercles on its dorsum.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Pontobdella
Pontobdella
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