Deep Sea Leech [Ozobranchus margoi]
Description
Ozobranchus margoi, commonly known as deep sea leech, is a marine parasite that primarily feeds on sea turtles. This species is characterized by a small, elongated body with a length of about 1-2 cm. The deep sea leech possesses a pair of suckers at both ends of its body and is capable of withstanding high pressure and low temperature conditions in the deep sea. It is usually found attached to the skin or the shell of sea turtles and is believed to be distributed worldwide.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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| Order |
Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
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| Family |
Piscicolidae
Piscicolidae
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| Genus |
Deep Sea Leech
Oceanobdella
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