Pacific Sea Leech [Alboglossiphonia lata]
Description
Alboglossiphonia lata, also known as the Pacific Sea Leech, is a marine leech species native to the Pacific Ocean. This species is characterized by its wide, flat body and dark brown coloration. The Pacific Sea Leech is a predatory species, known to feed on small invertebrates. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including sandy, rocky, and muddy substrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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| Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
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| Family |
Glossiphoniids
Glossiphoniidae
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| Genus |
Alboglossiphonia
Alboglossiphonia
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