The new leech species has three jaws, five pairs of eyes aligned in a U-shape, and a long conical body that changes size and shape depending on how much blood it consumes, according to the study. The ...

This bloodsucking leech, with its three jaws and five pairs of eyes, was found feeding on bat blood in karstic caves. The discovery highlights the leech’s specialized diet and adaptation to cave ...

The new leech species has three jaws, five pairs of eyes aligned in a U-shape, a disc-shaped “caudal sucker” for attachment, and a long conical body that changes size and shape depending on ...