leeches

Leeches The leech is a segmented worm that in all actuallity has a very vivid life. From being used by doctors to just being blood-sucking parasites, the leech is a true wonder of the mind. The leech has a series of ring-like segments that make up its body structure. They maybe from 2 to 20 centimeters long and have the ability to shorten or lengthen their bodies. They mostly come in colors of black, red or brown, …

…hours after the leech has been detached, which is a good thing in many medical procedures. As we can see the leech seems to live two lives in one. One being a simple, little, paracitical live and another being a great tool in the medical field. So the next time you hear or see anything about this animal, just remember that in its simple life it fulfills a great role in the age of medicine.