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Leeches (Hirudinea)

Overview

Leeches belong to the class Hirudinea:

https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/worms/leeches/

4 species

GLOSSIPHONIIDAE (Leech)

Hirudinea sp. (Class) (Unidentified Leech)

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Hirudinidae sp. (family) (A Striped Leech)

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Richardsonianus australis (Tiger leech)

Conservation Level

  • All conservation levels (change?)

Invasiveness

  • All invasiveness levels (change?)

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