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They can stick to stones so they don't get washed down the stream. They are also dark colors so they blend in with rocks and dirt.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 7y agoLeeches have 2 suckers so they can move around by sticking one after another.
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∙ 13y agoLeeches are a Hirudinea. They are well known for their blood curdling ways. there are 4 types of leeches:ribbon, medicine, horse, and tiger leeches.
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∙ 12y agoThey can stick to stones so they don't get washed down the stream. They are also dark colors so they blend in with rocks and dirt.
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What is the leeches behavioral adaptations?
Leeches which suck blood inject substances, like hirudin, which avoid blood clotting and suppress the immunitary reaction.
Do leeches have arms?
No, leeches are limbless.
Are leeches deposit feeder?
No, leeches are parasites.
Are leeches coelomate?
Yes , leeches are coelomates .
Where are leeches?
Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are fresh water, terrestrial, and marine leeches.
How do leeches acquire blood?
Leeches are born by getting detached from the bodies of the adult leeches. They are usually segmented. When one segment is detached the new leeches are born.
What is the Difference between leeches and polychaetes?
leeches are sthnakes.
What are the leeches basic needs?
What are leeches basic need's
How do leeches adapt to their environment?
how do leeches adapt their environment
Are leeches a form of parasitism?
Yes, leeches are parasites.
Can you get leeches in the UK?
you can get leeches where ever there are lakes. not all lakes have leeches though.
Do leeches make good pets?
No, leeches suck blood
