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
- 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.
- Some rhynchobdellea are used in traditional medicine for bloodletting and other purposes.
- The Hirudinidae family of rhynchobdellea is known for its medicinal leeches.
- Rhynchobdellea can transmit diseases such as leishmaniasis and filariasis.
- The study of rhynchobdellea is known as hirudinology.
- Rhynchobdellean leeches are an important part of freshwater ecosystems.
- The conservation of rhynchobdellea is important for the health of both humans and wildlife.
FAQs About the word rhynchobdellea
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.
