Leech: Characteristics
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- Segmented worms of the Annelida phylum
- Mostly found in freshwater environments, some found in terrestrial areas
- Hermaphrodites, have female/male sex organs
- Reproduce by reciprocal fertilization
- Use clitellum to hold eggs, just like earthworms
- Male leech shoots sperm into female leech to begin the reproduction process
- All leeches have testisacs, number varies depending on the species
- Use of internal fertilization