Erpobdella lineata
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| Order: | Arhynchobdellida |
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| Species: | E. lineata |
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| Erpobdella lineata (O. F. Müller, 1774) | |
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Erpobdella lineata is a leech found in Europe. These leeches show a preference for calcic waters and have a tolerance to pollution. They have a digestive tract that consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, six-chambered stomach, three-chambered intestine, rectum, and an anus. Its nervous system contains 21 pairs of cell compartments.
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