Leeches have been used in medicine for thousands of years, with references dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians around 1500 BCE. However, the formal discovery and use of leeches in medical practices is difficult to pinpoint to a specific year, as they have been utilized in various cultures over time. The practice gained prominence in Europe during the 19th century, particularly with the rise of bloodletting.
Leeches can live up to one year without food.
Most leeches live 1 year; some live more.
No, leeches are limbless.
Most live to be 1 year old. Some can be older
No, leeches are parasites.
Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are fresh water, terrestrial, and marine leeches.
Most leeches live 1 year; some live more.
leeches are sthnakes.
how do leeches adapt their environment
you can get leeches where ever there are lakes. not all lakes have leeches though.
Yes. Leeches are invertebrates and they are related to worms.
No, leeches suck blood