Desserobdella picta [Desserobdella picta]
Description
Desserobdella picta is another species of marine leeches. It is recognized by its brightly colored body, featuring a mix of yellow, red, and black. Like other species in its genus, it is parasitic, attaching to fish to feed. It is commonly found in temperate waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
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| Order |
Arhynchobdellida
Arhynchobdellida
|
| Family |
Glossiphoniidae
Glossiphoniidae
|
| Genus |
Desserobdella
Desserobdella
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