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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
9 Terrifying Leech Facts - Fact Animal There are more than 700 described species of leech, and they can be found almost everywhere They also come in all colours and sizes, but one thing that really stands out about this group of worms is how tough they are
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
Where Are Leeches Found and How to Avoid Them Most leech species inhabit freshwater environments, thriving in shallow, protected areas like ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving streams These aquatic environments provide minimal water currents and ample shelter from aquatic plants, stones, and submerged debris
Leeches - Encyclopedia of Arkansas They have a muscular, straw-like proboscis puncturing organ in a retractable sheath Typical genera include Glossiphonia, Haementeria, and Placobdella Haementeria officinalis is the medicinal leech of Central and South America, and Placobdella parasitica is the common North American turtle leech