A leech takes about one tablespoon of blood before it is full.
leeches are generally olive green at dorsal surface. orange yellow and orange at ventral surface. Distinct strips of orange, yellow and orange black color present on both sides. A median black strip is lying on dorsal side.
Leeches are known to survive by feeding off the blood of other, large beings, but not all leeches live on blood. Some eat decaying vegetation or dead animals in the bottom of the pond.
yes. a leech is a parasite. some may think of it as an insect or animal, but it is a parasite.
Both organisms are under the phylum of Annelids. Although, the leech is in a class of this phylum, both the worms and leeches are still related. For further study, look up Annelids
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.
it sucks it blood and it pretty much takes its life
How long can a leech live after filling themselves with blood?
The leech is the parasite and whomever blood it's sucking is the Host.
Your blood.
No, a leech doesn't have a diet. Only because they feast on blood.
A leech eats blood and it sucks it through your skin. They do eat other invertebrates.
the common name for a leech is blood sucker
they are most commonly reffered to as fat creepy blood sucker thingys .
blood
Leeches eat blood.
Peoples and animal blood's
It lowers your blood pressure and it improves your blood circulation (it thins out blood).