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No the leeches are not vertebrates . Vertebrates are animals that have backbones. The backbone is a strong but flexible column of individual bony unit called vertebrae.

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Is a leech a vertebrates or invertebrates?

Leeches are invertebrates. because they have no backbone


Is a leech a mollusk?

No leeches are definitely not Mammals. Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are fresh water, terrestrial, and marine leeches. Like the Oligochaeta, they share the presence of a clitellum. Like earthworms, leeches are hermaphrodites. Some, but not all leeches feed on blood. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeches


What are some vertebrates and invertebrates?

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No, leeches are parasites.


Where are leeches?

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What is the Difference between leeches and polychaetes?

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How do leeches adapt to their environment?

how do leeches adapt their environment


What are the main food sources used by Medicinal leeches?

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Can you get leeches in the UK?

you can get leeches where ever there are lakes. not all lakes have leeches though.


Are leeches invertebrates?

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Do leeches make good pets?

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