- Leech - Wikipedia
The leech appears in the biblical Book of Proverbs as an archetype of insatiable greed 1 The term "leech" is used to characterise a person who takes without giving, living at the expense of others 2
- Leech | Annelid, Bloodsucking Parasite Medicinal Uses | Britannica
Leech, (subclass Hirudinea), any of about 650 species of segmented worms (phylum Annelida) characterized by a small sucker, which contains the mouth, at the anterior end of the body and a large sucker located at the posterior end
- How to Remove a Leech: Steps, Treatment More - Healthline
Learn how to safely and quickly remove a leech, as well as how to recognize a leech and when to seek immediate medical treatment
- 8 Unique Characteristics of Leeches - Wildlife Informer
In fact, they’re known as predatory worms because they attach themselves to animals and can cause death if too many are attached to one and remain connected for too long There are, however, some leech species that are used in medicine
- LEECH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of LEECH is any of numerous carnivorous or bloodsucking usually freshwater annelid worms (class Hirudinea) that have typically a flattened lanceolate segmented body with a sucker at each end
- Leech Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
The leech (Hirudinea) is a predator and blood-sucking parasite that is native to almost every continent This aquatic worm is a member of the Annelida phylum, which means it’s related to the earthworm
- Leech - New World Encyclopedia
The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, which is native to Europe, and its congeners have been used for clinical bloodletting for thousands of years Some species of leech will nurture their young, providing food, transport, and protection, which is unusual behavior in an invertebrate
- Leech Bite - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Leech bites primarily occur while bathing or drinking unfiltered water or while swimming in contaminated water A leech has an anterior oral sucker as well as a posterior sucker
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