hirudinea (Meaning)
Wordnet
hirudinea (n)
hermaphroditic aquatic or terrestrial or parasitic annelids
Webster
hirudinea (n. pl.)
An order of Annelida, including the leeches; -- called also Hirudinei.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hirudinea
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hirudinea Sentence Examples
- Hirudinea, the class of leeches, comprises over 500 extant species.
- Leeches of the order Hirudinea are known for their parasitic feeding habits.
- The anterior end of a hirudinean leech contains a sucker used for attachment to hosts.
- Hirudinea leeches secrete an anticoagulant Hirudin to prevent blood clotting during feeding.
- Medicinal leeches from the Hirudinea class have been used for centuries in various medical treatments.
- Hirudinean leeches can attach to a host using their powerful circular mouths equipped with sharp teeth.
- The salivary glands of Hirudinea leeches contain substances that aid in blood digestion and prevent the host's immune response.
- Hirudinea leeches have a segmented body plan, with 34 segments in most species.
- The nervous system of Hirudinea leeches is highly developed, with both a central and peripheral nervous system.
- Hirudinea leeches possess a well-developed sense of smell and touch, allowing them to locate and attach to suitable hosts.
FAQs About the word hirudinea
hermaphroditic aquatic or terrestrial or parasitic annelidsAn order of Annelida, including the leeches; -- called also Hirudinei.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Hirudinea, the class of leeches, comprises over 500 extant species.
Leeches of the order Hirudinea are known for their parasitic feeding habits.
The anterior end of a hirudinean leech contains a sucker used for attachment to hosts.
Hirudinea leeches secrete an anticoagulant Hirudin to prevent blood clotting during feeding.
