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As hermaphrodites, leeches have both male and female sex organs. Like the earthworms they also have a clitellum, a region of thickened skin which is only obvious during the reproductive period. Mating involves the intertwining of bodies where each deposits sperm in the others' clitellar area. Rhyncobdellids have no penis but produce sharp packages of sperm which are forced through the body wall.
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∙ 12y agoLeeches are both male and female making them hermaphrodites. Although they can't reproduce on there own. Once a leech finds a partner they "trade" sperm by rubbing up against each other. After fertilization the leech lays its eggs and after 21 days hopefully all 400 baby leeches hatch and the parent leech finds them a food source (blood) and with their final job for filled they dies.
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∙ 12y agothey are asexual so they regenerate that way by produceing other body parts. GET R DID yeyeyeyeyeye
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Why are leeches used medically in the reattachment of severed toes and fingers?
After a reattachment surgery, patients can suffer from "venous congestion". This means that blood is being pumped to the area, but cannot be pumped out because the blood vessels in the new digit are too small and delicate to be surgically attached. The leeches are used to drain this trapped blood until the body reconnects the severed blood vessels and can drain the blood on its own.
Are leeches coelomate?
Yes , leeches are coelomates .
What are the leeches basic needs?
What are leeches basic need's
Can leeches leech off of leeches?
No, it would be cool if they could though! ;) Some leeches are known to eat earthworms whole though...
Where are leeches found in the world?
fast running rivers! there so many leeches there!
Why are leeches used medically in the reattachment of severed toes and fingers?
After a reattachment surgery, patients can suffer from "venous congestion". This means that blood is being pumped to the area, but cannot be pumped out because the blood vessels in the new digit are too small and delicate to be surgically attached. The leeches are used to drain this trapped blood until the body reconnects the severed blood vessels and can drain the blood on its own.
Do leeches have arms?
No, leeches are limbless.
Are leeches deposit feeder?
No, leeches are parasites.
Are leeches coelomate?
Yes , leeches are coelomates .
Where are leeches?
Leeches are annelids comprising the subclass Hirudinea. There are fresh water, terrestrial, and marine leeches.
How do leeches acquire blood?
Leeches are born by getting detached from the bodies of the adult leeches. They are usually segmented. When one segment is detached the new leeches are born.
What is the Difference between leeches and polychaetes?
leeches are sthnakes.
Are leeches a form of parasitism?
Yes, leeches are parasites.
What are the leeches basic needs?
What are leeches basic need's
How do leeches adapt to their environment?
how do leeches adapt their environment
Do frogs regenerate?
frogs do regenerate
Can you get leeches in the UK?
you can get leeches where ever there are lakes. not all lakes have leeches though.
