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Beware of Jumping Leeches: Video Evidence Ends a Century of Skepticism

Scientists publish footage of Madagascar Chtonobdella leeches jumping, rebutting previous doubts. A study has documented terrestrial leeches jumping from leaves, exhibiting spring-like movements. This newfound behavior, observed in the Chtonobdella genus during Madagascar field studies, revises o

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