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They are predatory or parasitic segmented worms related to the earthworms, and should not be confused with the land slugs which have no suckers, live entirely on plants, and are snails without shells. All leeches live in water except a few which are found in moist soil in warm climates.
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Most leeches live in water; however, some leeches are amphibious. Other leeches are called land leeches and live in moist regions around the world. ... Leeches are parasites, that is they live off other organisms without benefiting the host in return.
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www.accessexcellence.org/LC/SS/leechlove.html
www.accessexcellence.org/LC/SS/leechlove.html
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Leeches and Light: ... Leeches and Odor Detection: ... "How does a live leech respond to light, odor, and vibrations?"
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www.accessexcellence.org/LC/SS/leechlive.html
www.accessexcellence.org/LC/SS/leechlive.html
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Leeches live in fresh or salt water, and some species live on land, in temperate and tropical climates.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_does_a_leech_live
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Well of COURSE! All leeches are fresh water. In rivers they usually live under large flat rocks so as to not be swept away by the current. they will usually prefer a place were the current is not as strong.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_leeches_live_in_a_river
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Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are freshwater, terrestrial and marine leeches. Like their near relatives, the Oligochaeta, they share the presence of a clitellum. Like earthworms, leeches are hermaphrodites. ... Live Vertebrates; Live Bacteria & Fungi Specimens; Live Plant Specimens;
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Do leeches live in California? Never seen Hollywood? Aw, somebody had to say it... Science > Biology > Animals > Invertebrates > Leeches ... Do leeches live in Oregon?
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www.answerbag.com/q_view/321678
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When leeches swim, they undulate like a snake, only they do it up and down instead of side to side. Where does the Leech live? ; You can usually guess where leeches are living by the look of the water - they prefer shallow, dark water with lots of organic cover, like lily pads, which provide both food and shelter.
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www.kidfish.bc.ca/leech.htm
www.kidfish.bc.ca/leech.htm
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Explore our collections, exhibitions, natural history and indigenous cultures ... A lady recently asked me a question about live leeches on my parasites website. I just wanted to say that I found your article very informative and well written when I was researching the information she needed.
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australianmuseum.net.au/Leeches
australianmuseum.net.au/Leeches
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