Xerobdella anulata

External morphology

Large cylindrical leeches, body length up to 50 mm and a width of 7 mm. The genital pores are separated by 4-5 annuli, the accessory female pore is separated by 3.5 annuli from the female pore. The species is unicoloured bright grey, but only preserved specimens are known.

Internal morphology

The jaws have 25 teeth.

Habitat & range

Habitat

Terrestrial

Region

Europe

Recorded from

Bosnia, Croatia

Biology

Occurs in lowlands as well as in mountains. It was found at altitudes between 70-1300 m.

Original description

Autrum, H. Hirudinea, Egel. In Die Tierwelt Mitteleuropas, 1st ed.; Brohmer, P., Ehrmann, P., Ulmer, G., Eds.; Quelle & Meyer: Leipzig, Germany, 1958.

Sources used for this page

ISBN 9783827409270