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Are leeches deposit feeder?
No, leeches are parasites.
Tapeworms fleas leeches bacteria and viruses are all examples of?
Tapeworms, fleas, leeches, and most viruses, and some bacteria all fall under the label of parasites. Parasites benefit from another organism at that organism's expense.
Are leeches parasites?
yes
Are leeches a predator?
I would be more willing to say that leeches are parasites, not predators.
Can leeches pass parasites to dogs?
No; leeches aren't vectors of dog true parasites but they can still infect them with other microorganisms like viruses.
Can you list three parasites?
Fleas, ticks and leeches are 3 common parasites
What is leeches relationship to man?
Leeches are known as parasites but they can be useful in medicine. After surgery, some doctors use leeches to prevent dangerous swelling near a wound. Also, leeches make a useful chemical that people can use.
Leeches that suck blood or other body fluids from their hosts are considered to be what?
They are considered to be parasites
Are leeches a form of parasitism?
Yes, leeches are a type of parasite because they feed on the blood of other organisms without providing any benefit in return. They attach to their hosts and consume blood for sustenance.
Why did the people wanted to end the monarchy in the french revolution?
They were seen as irrelevant window dressings, leeches and parasites.
How do leeches attach to their host?
Some parasites have oral suckers, ringed with hooks, which is used to attach themselves to the host.
How are leeches different from flukes?
Leeches are segmented worms that are external parasites, attaching to the skin of their host and feeding on blood. Flukes are flatworms that can be internal or external parasites, with many species infecting the organs of their host. Leeches have a suckered mouth for feeding on blood, whereas flukes have specialized structures for attaching to host tissues to feed.
