Green Marine Leech [Seaweed Leech chlorosis]
Description
The Green Marine Leech, scientifically known as Seaweed Leech chlorosis, is an aquatic species living primarily in seaweed-rich marine environments. Its greenish hue helps it blend into its surroundings for protection. It is known for its unique feeding behaviour which involves attaching to its host and consuming the algae from within the seaweed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Leeches
Hirudinea
|
| Order |
Rhynchobdellida
Rhynchobdellida
|
| Family |
Piscicolids
Piscicolidae
|
| Genus |
Seaweed Leech
Pontobdella
|