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Acanthobdella

leech genus
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  • structure of polychaetes
    annelid
    / Annotated classification

    ); size, small; genera include Acanthobdella. Order Rhynchobdellida An eversible pharynx used to penetrate host tissue; jawless; distinct blood vessels contain colourless blood; freshwater or marine inhabitants; size, minute to 20 cm; examples of genera: Glossisphonia, Piscicola,

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    ); size, small; genera include Acanthobdella. Order Rhynchobdellida An eversible pharynx used to penetrate host tissue; jawless; distinct blood vessels contain colourless blood; freshwater or marine inhabitants; size, minute to 20 cm; examples of genera: Glossisphonia, Piscicola,

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