Freshwater leech's head sucker. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head sucker of a freshwater leech (Hirudo sp.). This parasite has two suckers. Its rear sucker is used to attach itself to the victim while its head sucker contains a mouth and teeth,which are used to feed on the blood. Freshwater leeches are found in lakes and marshes,as well as slow-flowing streams. They feed on the blood of fish,amphibians and mammals. Magnification: x100 when printed 10 centimetres wide | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 4000 px × 3010 px |
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