rhynchobdellea (Meaning)

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rhynchobdellea (n. pl.)

A suborder of leeches including those that have a protractile proboscis, without jaws. Clepsine is the type.

Synonyms & Antonyms of rhynchobdellea

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rhynchobdellea Sentence Examples

  1. The rhynchobdellea, or proboscis leeches, are a subclass of leeches with a distinct protruding proboscis.
  2. Rhynchobdellea can be either free-living or parasitic, depending on the species.
  3. The proboscis of a rhynchobdellea is used for piercing the skin of its host or prey.
  4. Rhynchobdellean leeches have a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, and even plants.
  5. Some rhynchobdellea are used in traditional medicine for bloodletting and other purposes.
  6. The Hirudinidae family of rhynchobdellea is known for its medicinal leeches.
  7. Rhynchobdellea can transmit diseases such as leishmaniasis and filariasis.
  8. The study of rhynchobdellea is known as hirudinology.
  9. Rhynchobdellean leeches are an important part of freshwater ecosystems.
  10. The conservation of rhynchobdellea is important for the health of both humans and wildlife.

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A suborder of leeches including those that have a protractile proboscis, without jaws. Clepsine is the type.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The rhynchobdellea, or proboscis leeches, are a subclass of leeches with a distinct protruding proboscis.

Rhynchobdellea can be either free-living or parasitic, depending on the species.

The proboscis of a rhynchobdellea is used for piercing the skin of its host or prey.

Rhynchobdellean leeches have a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, and even plants.