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Duck Leech

Theromyzon tessulatum

Not Evaluated

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Annelida (สัตว์พวกหนอนปล้อง)
Class
Clitellata (Clitellata)
Order
Rhynchobdellida (Rhynchobdellida)
Family
Glossiphoniidae
Genus
Theromyzon
Species
Theromyzon tessulatum (Duck Leech)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Entenegel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Duck Leech?
The scientific name of Duck Leech is Theromyzon tessulatum. It belongs to the genus Theromyzon.
Where does Duck Leech live?
Duck Leech is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Duck Leech belong to?
Duck Leech (Theromyzon tessulatum) belongs to the genus Theromyzon, which is part of the taxonomic family Glossiphoniidae.
What kingdom does Duck Leech belong to?
Duck Leech (Theromyzon tessulatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Theromyzon — 1 Species

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Duck Leech
Theromyzon tessulatum
NE
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