leeches

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Annelida (환형동물)

Class

Clitellata (환대강)

Order

Arhynchobdellida (Arhynchobdellida)

Family

Erpobdellidae

Genus

Erpobdella

Species

Erpobdella octoculata (leeches)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Schlundegel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of leeches?

The scientific name of leeches is Erpobdella octoculata. It belongs to the genus Erpobdella.

Where does leeches live?

leeches is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does leeches belong to?

leeches (Erpobdella octoculata) belongs to the genus Erpobdella, which is part of the taxonomic family Erpobdellidae.

What kingdom does leeches belong to?

leeches (Erpobdella octoculata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).