TAXONOMIC COMPOSITION OF LEECHES (HIRUDINEA: RHYNCHOBDELLIDA, ARHYNCHOBDELLIDA) OF THE NEMAN RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES
Abstract
The leeches of the Neman River and its tributaries were studied. 12 species of leeches belonging to 2 orders (Rhynchobdellida, Arhynchobdellida) and 4 families were revealed: Glossiphoniidae – 7 species; Piscicolidae – 1; Hirudinidae – 1; Erpobdellidae – 3. Rare and protected species Hirudo medicinalis Linnaeus, 1758 and Glossiphonia verrucata (Fr. Müller, 1844) were found. The Neman River can play the role of the Biological Corridor of leeches between Central and Eastern Europe.
About the Authors
M. D. Moroz
Scientific and Practical Center for Bioresources of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Ph. D. (Biol.), Leading researcher
Belarus
Ph. D. (Biol.), Leading researcher
T. P. Lipinskaya
Scientific and Practical Center for Bioresources of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Ph. D. (Biol.). Leading researcher
Belarus
Ph. D. (Biol.). Leading researcher
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