North American Leech [Helobdella triserialis]
Description
This leech species is native to North America and is often found in slow-moving or stagnant freshwater bodies. It has a flattened, elongated body with a mottled brown coloration. It is a predatory species, preying on small aquatic invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
|
| Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
|
| Family |
Glossiphoniids
Glossiphoniidae
|
| Genus |
Helobdella
Helobdella
|