Erpobdella lineata

Erpobdella lineata
Scientific classification
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Arhynchobdellida
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E. lineata
Binomial name
Erpobdella lineata
(O. F. Müller, 1774)
Synonyms
  • Dina lineata O. F. Müller, 1774

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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