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Hirudinidae

Hirudinidae

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A family of leeches, some used in medicine to remove blood
  • noun
  • /hɪˈruːdɪnaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Hirudinidae
  • The Hirudinidae are distinguished by their sucker-like mouths and segmented bodies.

Examples

  • Many species in the Hirudinidae family have been used in traditional medicine for bloodletting.

  • The Hirudinidae family includes many species used in medicine.

  • Researchers discovered a new member of the Hirudinidae in the wetlands region.

  • Have you ever studied the Hirudinidae family of leeches?

  • Many species in the Hirudinidae family have been used in traditional medicine for bloodletting.

  • Researchers discovered a new member of the Hirudinidae in the wetlands region.

  • The Hirudinidae are distinguished by their sucker-like mouths and segmented bodies.

Synonyms

family Hirudinidae
vsHirudinidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of leech species that includes the leech used in medicine

refers to the same taxonomic group but omits the explicit rank label

Compounds

family Hirudinidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of leech species that includes the leech used in medicine

Surface Forms

Hirudinidae singular
Hirudinidaes plural

Etymology

Hirudinidae comes from the Latin part hirudo, which means 'leech', plus the animal-family ending -idae (used for groups like Canidae for dogs). So Hirudinidae simply means 'the family of leeches', which explains why it names a group of leech species.