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haemopis

/hiːˈmɒp.ɪs/

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noun

/hiːˈmɒp.ɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод пиявок, обычно водных или полуводных, известных своей ролью хищников или паразитов в пресноводной среде.

A genus of leeches, typically aquatic or semi-aquatic, known for their role as predators or parasites in freshwater environments.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of leechesC2formalscientific

    A genus of aquatic leeches in the family Haemopidae, commonly known as horse-leeches.

    ruРод пиявок

    • Haemopis sanguisuga is a common species found in European ponds.
    • The genus Haemopis includes several species of predatory leeches.
    • Researchers studied the feeding habits of Haemopis leeches in freshwater habitats.

    Synonymshorseleech