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No, it would be cool if they could though! ;)
Some leeches are known to eat earthworms whole though...
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What are leeches reproductive organs?
A leech is a hermaphrodite, therefore meaning it carries both male and female reproductive organs. The leech reproduces by trading sperm with another leech and they each can fertilize their eggs.
What animal group does the leech belong to?
The classification of leeches is below. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Annelida Class: Clitellata Subclass: Hirudinea For more information about leeches, see the Related Links.
Is the leech a sponge?
No, in fact leeches are annelida or segmented worms, like the earthworm. Sponges are something completely different, really just colonies of single cells that can also live apart. Leeches are full animals with organs and stuff.
How does leeches regenerate?
As hermaphrodites, leeches have both male and female sex organs. Like the earthworms they also have a clitellum, a region of thickened skin which is only obvious during the reproductive period. Mating involves the intertwining of bodies where each deposits sperm in the others' clitellar area. Rhyncobdellids have no penis but produce sharp packages of sperm which are forced through the body wall.
Is a leech an omnivore carnivore or herbivore?
Technically speaking leeches are actually parasites becaus they drink other animal's blood
Why do we pour salt on leeches?
The salt dehydrate the leeches through the process of osmosis. When you pour salt on leeches, there's more substrates outside the leech than inside the leech. I think pouring salt on leeches will make them fall off whatever they were attached to.
Is a leech a parasite?
yes. a leech is a parasite. some may think of it as an insect or animal, but it is a parasite.
What is the Plural for the word leech?
The plural form of "leech" is "leeches".
Can leeches live inside the human body?
Yes, leeches can be very harmful. If you have a leech on your hand or anwhere on your body try to get it off as quickly as possible. If a leech is attached to your body for a very long time, it is very likely the leech has sucked much of your blood. These creatures are also harmful because they can carry deadly dieses.This can harm you enormosly. In conclusion, leeches are very harmful. For tips on how to take off a leech go to any valuble sight and search how to take a leech off carefuly
What does the leech eat?
Leeches eat blood.
How many feet do leeches?
0. a leech does not have legs.
How does leech eat?
Leeches drink the host's blood.
Are leeches edible?
The food for a leech is the blood!!!
How many leeches are in a leech egg?
650-1000
What does a leech do for a fish?
Leeches = Fish food! Leeches are like worms and as you know, fish love worms!
Which is not a decomposer mushroom leech termites or millipede?
Leeches are not decomposers.
Worms looks like a leech?
Leeches are considered worms, but not all worms appear segmented like leeches do.
