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Erpobdella microstoma

Erpobdellidae

External morphology

Size of adults ranging between 30-50mm. Light gray without acessory pigmentation, gonopores in furrows separated by 3 annuli, atrial cornuae curve postero-ventrally; eyes 3 pairs;

Internal morphology

ejaculatory ducts lacking pre-atrial loops, ellipsoidal atrium, hornsproject anteriorly

Habitat & range

Habitat
Freshwater
Region
North America
Recorded from
United States, Southern Canada