What is a leech's breathing organ?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Leeches do not have a separate respiratory system. They absorb oxygen through their cuticle (skin) and it diffuses throughout the leech's body. Carbon dioxide leaves via the same route - diffusion toward the cuticle where it will diffuse out.

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