Robust Leech [Helobdella robusta]
Description
The Robust Leech, Helobdella robusta, is a species of leech found in North America. It is known for its relatively large size and robustness, hence the name. This species favors slow-moving or stagnant bodies of water, and attaches to various hosts for feeding. It is hermaphroditic like other leeches and has a flattened, segmented body.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
|
| Order |
Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
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| Family |
Glossiphoniidae
Glossiphoniidae
|
| Genus |
Helobdella
Helobdella
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