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Leech - Wikipedia The leech appears in the biblical Book of Proverbs as an archetype of insatiable greed 1 The term "leech" is used to characterise a person who takes without giving, living at the expense of others 2
Leech | Annelid, Bloodsucking Parasite Medicinal Uses | Britannica Leech, (subclass Hirudinea), any of about 650 species of segmented worms (phylum Annelida) characterized by a small sucker, which contains the mouth, at the anterior end of the body and a large sucker located at the posterior end
LEECH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of LEECH is any of numerous carnivorous or bloodsucking usually freshwater annelid worms (class Hirudinea) that have typically a flattened lanceolate segmented body with a sucker at each end
8 Unique Characteristics of Leeches - Wildlife Informer In fact, they’re known as predatory worms because they attach themselves to animals and can cause death if too many are attached to one and remain connected for too long There are, however, some leech species that are used in medicine
Leech Animal Facts - A-Z Animals The leech (Hirudinea) is a predator and blood-sucking parasite that is native to almost every continent This aquatic worm is a member of the Annelida phylum, which means it’s related to the earthworm
9 Terrifying Leech Facts - Fact Animal There are more than 700 described species of leech, and they can be found almost everywhere They also come in all colours and sizes, but one thing that really stands out about this group of worms is how tough they are
Leech - New World Encyclopedia The medicinal leech, Hirudo medicinalis, which is native to Europe, and its congeners have been used for clinical bloodletting for thousands of years Some species of leech will nurture their young, providing food, transport, and protection, which is unusual behavior in an invertebrate
Leeches Uses, Benefits Dosage - Drugs. com Leech therapy has been investigated for its analgesic and wound healing effects, and for stimulating blood flow at postsurgical sites Use in osteoarthritis has also been investigated