Glossiphonia [Glossiphonia]

Glossiphonia
Description

The Glossiphonia genus includes leeches that are recognizable by their relatively large, flat bodies and the presence of a proboscis used for feeding. They are primarily found in freshwater environments and are known to feed on the blood of vertebrates, as well as some invertebrates.

Species
Antarctic Leech
Antarctic Leech [Glossiphonia antarctica]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Segmented Worms
Annelida
Class Leeches
Hirudinea
Order Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
Family Glossiphoniidae
Glossiphoniidae
Statistics
  • Species 1