They have many sensory organs, like olfactory papillae, eyes and termic receptors, so they can find prey or dead animal bodies.
They also suck your blood, particularly under your bathing suit and/or in your rubber boots, for a long time without you even realizing it.
humans
No, leeches require oxygen to survive as they have a respiratory system that relies on oxygen in the environment. Without oxygen, leeches would not be able to obtain the necessary energy for their survival.
Leeches = Fish food! Leeches are like worms and as you know, fish love worms!
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Leeches drink blood to obtain nutrients and sustain their life. Blood is rich in proteins, fats, and other essential nutrients that leeches need for survival. Leeches have evolved to feed on blood as a primary food source.
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.
Structurally, leeches have a muscular, tube-like body with a sucker at each end to attach to a host. Their mouth contains three sets of jaws with sharp teeth to pierce the skin of the host to suck blood. Functionally, leeches secrete hirudin, an anticoagulant, to prevent blood from clotting while they feed, allowing them to obtain a blood meal successfully.
Horse Leeches eat snails, Lavae, worms and small insects :) as far as I know.
Leeches like blood!
Leeches can live up to one year without food.
Fish!Fish love worms and leeches are essentially blood sucking worms...fish
Yes, some cultures do consume leeches as a source of protein. However, it is important to note that not all leech species are edible and some can be toxic. It is best to seek guidance from a knowledgeable source before consuming leeches.