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Leeches

Leeches. By: Austin Bryant and Edward Roach. Are leeches parasites ?. Only 10% of leeches are parasite even though they feed off of the blood of other animals. To keep their self alive. Where are leeches found in the US ?.

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Leeches

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  1. Leeches By: Austin Bryant and Edward Roach

  2. Are leeches parasites ? • Only 10% of leeches are parasite even though they feed off of the blood of other animals. • To keep their self alive.

  3. Where are leeches found in the US ? • They are found in Michigan, Isle Royal national park in lake Superior, and at the bottom of lake Harvey.

  4. What’s the nature of the antiseptic in leech saliva or is it an antibiotic • People are not aware that leeches have any antibiotic or antiseptic in their saliva. • but people are not aware of any evidence

  5. What leeches are found in North America?

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