Leeches

Annelids of the class Hirudinea. Some species, the bloodsuckers, may become temporarily parasitic upon animals, including man. Medicinal leeches (HIRUDO MEDICINALIS) have been used therapeutically for drawing blood since ancient times.

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.500.091.426

MeSH Unique ID: D007865

Registry Number: txid55824

Entry Terms:

• Leeche
• Hirudinea
• Hirudineas

See Also:

• Leeching

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Animals
Invertebrates
Annelida
Leeches
Hirudo medicinalis