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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.
Do leeches have arms?
No, leeches are limbless.
Are leeches deposit feeder?
No, leeches are parasites.
Where are leeches?
Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are fresh water, terrestrial, and marine leeches.
What is the Difference between leeches and polychaetes?
leeches are sthnakes.
How do leeches adapt to their environment?
how do leeches adapt their environment
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?
Yes. Leeches are invertebrates and they are related to worms.
Are leeches hermaphroditic?
Yes, like earthworms, leeches are hermaphrodites.
Do leeches make good pets?
No, leeches suck blood
Do leeches eat leeches?
Leeches are from the subclass Hirudinea and a kind of segmented worm but differ in significant ways. Leeches eat a prey on small invertebrates, and they use their interior suckers to feed on their host.
Can leeches leech off of leeches?
Leeches primarily feed on the blood of other animals, including other leeches. While it is not common for leeches to feed on each other, it can happen if they are in close proximity and there is no other food source available.
