Classification / Names Common names | Synonyms | CoL | ITIS | WoRMS

Clitellata | Arhynchobdellida | Hirudinidae

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecology

Demersal; freshwater. Temperate

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Europe: Turkey.

Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age

Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm

Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae

Members of the class Clitellata are copulating hermaphrodites. The clitellum, their distinctive feature from polychaetes, serves as a tool in reproduction. It secretes mucus for copulation and forms a cocoon where eggs and albumen are deposited. Life cycle: Zygotes develop in the cocoon and emerge as juveniles which later develop into adults.

Main reference References | Coordinator | Collaborators

Minchin, D. 2007. (Ref. 74339)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-1)

Not Evaluated

CITES status (Ref. 108899)

Appendix II: International trade monitored

CMS (Ref. 116361)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

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