Placobdella [Placobdella]

Description

Placobdella species are freshwater leeches known for their flattened bodies and distinctive color patterns. They are ectoparasites of turtles, feeding on the blood of their hosts. They play a significant role in the ecology of freshwater habitats by controlling turtle population health.

Species

Whitman's Leech [Placobdella whitmani]

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Picture Leech [Placobdella picta]