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Leech

Leech

The Hirudinea class of worms are predaceous (bloodsucking) leeches. This is the front end of a leech, showing the proboscis (feeding and sucking tube) and front body segments.

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Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

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Gregor Yeates. 'Earthworms', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/earthworms/1/2