Pacific Leech [Calliobdella lata]
Description
The Pacific Leech resides in the Pacific Ocean and is known for its parasitic nature. This species has a wide, flat body, typically dark green to black. It uses its suction-like mouth to attach to its host and extract nutrients.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
|
| Order |
Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
|
| Family |
Piscicolidae
Piscicolidae
|
| Genus |
Fish Leech
Cystobranchus
|