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Freshwater Leech? This creature moved like a leech, but I am unsure if it actually is a leech. Could be a nematode or some kind of aquatic worm.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Woodland pond<br /> <br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="252" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/502342237?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></section> Geotagged,United States,leech Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Freshwater Leech?

This creature moved like a leech, but I am unsure if it actually is a leech. Could be a nematode or some kind of aquatic worm.

Habitat: Woodland pond

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Cool video! is it moving through a water drop? It has all the aspect of a leech indeed! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks! I took the photo with my microscope, and yes - it was in a drop of water. I caught the leech in a pond. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
    Flown Kimmerling
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    I'm definitely not skilled in IDing leeches, but this is absolutely fascinating!

    Will this help?
    https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi/10004EH3.PDF?Dockey=10004EH3.PDF     Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Ohh, thanks for the link. It looks helpful! Posted 4 years ago
  5. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Top post! What's the magnification of the photo? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Good question. I have no idea though. Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2021. Captured in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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