Alboglossiphonia [Alboglossiphonia]

Alboglossiphonia
Description

Alboglossiphonia comprises leeches primarily characterized by their flattened bodies and a preference for living in freshwater environments, although some species are found in brackish waters. They are known for their distinctive coloration patterns and for being ectoparasites on various aquatic animals.

Species
Spotless Smooth Back Worm
Spotless Smooth Back Worm [Alboglossiphonia polynyma]
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Common Smooth Back Worm
Common Smooth Back Worm [Alboglossiphonia lutescens]
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Southern Smooth Back Worm
Southern Smooth Back Worm [Alboglossiphonia hyalina]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
Family Glossiphoniidae
Glossiphoniidae
Statistics
  • Species 3