Theromyzon
Sign in to saveTheromyzon is a genus of leeches belonging to the family Glossiphoniidae. There are about 14 described species in Theromyzon.
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GENUS
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumAnnelida
- ClassClitellata
- OrderRhynchobdellida
- FamilyGlossiphoniidae
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Theromyzon is a genus of leeches belonging to the family Glossiphoniidae. There are about 14 described species in Theromyzon.
Leeches of this genus parasitize birds and are sometimes called duck leeches, although their hosts are not limited to ducks. The Theromyzon species tend to feed in the nasal cavities of waterbirds in general, from ducks to penguins.