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Haemopis indicus

Bhatia, 1940 · Haemopidae

Haemopis indicus, a leech of the family Haemopidae

External morphology

thick for the majority of its length; gradually taperingtowards both ends; the ventral surface is relatively flat; the dorsal surface is broadly arched; the posterior sucker is small and lacks strength; leech displays a dark colouration without any distinct markings, head attenuated

Internal morphology

teeth coarse and distichuos

Habitat & range

Habitat
Freshwater, Terrestrial
Region
Asia
Recorded from
Jammu and Kashmir India

Original description

Bhatia,M. L., 19590802455, English, Journal article, 10, (4), Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India. Section B., (133–144), On Haemopis indicus n.sp. a new arhynchobdellid carnivorous leech from Kashmir., (1940)

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