Haementeria ghilianii - Wikipedia
WEBHaementeria ghilianii is a jawless, blood sucking leech. It can grow to 450 mm (17.7 in) in length and 100 mm (3.9 in) in width. [1] This makes it the largest freshwater leech known. [2] As adults, these leeches are a uniform greyish-brown color.
What Is the Largest Leech Ever Discovered? - A-Z Animals
WEBNov 18, 2022 · The giant Amazon leech is the world’s largest leech, reaching a length of up to 18 inches! That’s one-and-a-half feet long! This enormous Amazon leech is reported to reach incredible sizes and spread out to a width of 3.9 inches.
The World’s Largest Leech Can Grow Up to 18 Inches Long - Oddity Central
WEBMar 21, 2024 · Haementeria ghilianii or the Amazonian Giant Leech is the world's largest leech by quite a significant margin, growing up to 18 inches (46 cm) long.
10 Juicy Facts About Leeches - Mental Floss
WEBLeeches can get pretty big. The giant Amazon leech ( Haementeria ghilianii ) can grow up to 18 inches and live up to 20 years. And yes, this one’s a blood-feeder.
Leech - Wikipedia
WEBLeeches are segmented parasitic or predatory worms that comprise the subclass Hirudinea within the phylum Annelida. They are closely related to the oligochaetes, which include the earthworm, and like them have soft, muscular segmented …
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WEBAug 10, 2011 · 1. Giant Amazon Leech – Haementeria ghilianii, or the giant Amazon leech, can certainly grow to giant proportions. At up to 18 inches long, it is the largest leech in the world. The species...
What is the biggest leech? - reptileknowledge.com
WEBWhat is the largest leech ever recorded? Haementeria ghilianii, the giant Amazon leech, is one of the world's largest species of leeches. It can grow to 450 mm (17.7 in) in length and 100 mm (3.9 in) in width.
The World's Largest Leech : Haementeria ghilianii - YouTube
WEBApr 4, 2024 · In this episode, we're uncovering the astonishing world of the Amazonian giant leech, Haementeria ghilianii. These blood-sucking creatures are not only fascinating but also hold some terrifying...
Leeches: Hunt for the Giant Leech (non-Flash) - PBS
WEBAs he smiles and guides you off the verandah, you consider what you'd urgently like to know about the giant Amazonian leech, the near-mythic creature he's seeking. How big?
Leeches: Hirudinea - Giant Amazonian Leech (haementeria
WEBGiant Amazonian Leech (haementeria Ghilianii): Species Accounts. Physical characteristics: Possibly the largest freshwater leech, the giant Amazonian leech can grow up to 17.72 inches (450 millimeters) long and 3.93 inches (100 millimeters) wide. Adults are dark gray-brown.