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Desserobdella picta

Desserobdella picta

Classification

Desserobdella picta is a species of leech widespread across North America. They are members of the phylum Annelida, or "segmented worms". Desserobdella picta most commonly feeds on the blood of amphibians, but have also been recorded feeding on turtles.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 1

Sources and credits

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