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Do leeches have endoskeleton?
No, leeches do not have an endoskeleton. They are annelids and possess a soft, flexible body supported by a hydrostatic skeleton, which is formed by the fluid-filled coelom. This allows them to move and expand their bodies but does not provide the rigid structure associated with an endoskeleton.
Why did people think the leeches would be helpful?
Leeches suck blood and it was believed that leeches would actually suck the bad blood\diseased blood out of your body. Today leeches are used after reattachment of body parts, particularly fingers and toes. The leeches relieve the congestion of blood in the affected parts. The leeches also put a chemical into the blood in the area of the attachment that prevents blood from clotting.
Do leeches hunt alone?
Leeches do hunt alone, although a given body of water can contain lots of leeches, and many lone hunters might wind up on the same victim.
Do leeches have a body divided into segments?
Yes, leeches have a body that is divided into segments. Their body is typically composed of 34 segments, which are often visible and contribute to their flexibility and movement. However, unlike some other segmented worms, leeches do not have a distinct separation between segments, as their bodies are more elongated and less rigid.
Are worms and leeches are annelids?
ough. tapeworms and annelid are worms, leeches are not in the worm family. Leeches and earthworms are annelid worms. The name comes from the "ring"-like body segments. Leeches may not look like worms but they definitely are. Tapeworms are members of the flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes).
How do you remove leeches from the body?
Put salt on it! It's really effective
Are leeches coelomate?
Yes, leeches are coelomate organisms. They possess a true coelom, which is a fluid-filled body cavity completely lined by mesoderm. This coelomic cavity houses the internal organs of the leech.
How is a crabs body supported?
By its' legs.
Do leeches lay eggs give birth?
Leeches attach to the skin - outside the body usually.
What medical purpose did leeches traditionally serve?
For centuries, leeches were a common tool of doctors, who believed that many diseases were the result of "imbalances" in the body that could be stabilized by releasing blood.
Leeches that suck blood or other body fluids from their hosts are considered to be what?
They are considered to be parasites
How do leeches find you?
They detect the body heat of an animal. When they sense the heat, they just stick on.
