On the presence of the European Medicinal Leech Hirudo medicinalis Linnaeus, 1758 (Annelida: Hirudinea) in Romania
2018; Pensoft Publishers; Volume: 61; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2478/travmu-2018-0002
ISSN2247-0735
Autores Tópico(s)Leech Biology and Applications
ResumoAbstract An isolated, but persistent population of the European medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis Linnaeus, 1758 is reported from the “Mestecănișul de la Reci” Natural Reserve (ROSCI0111, Covasna County), representing the first confirmed record of this species in Romania. Information regarding habitat characteristics, main diagnostic features and protection status of the species is presented.
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