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Kite, L. Patricia

Leeches

48 pp. | Lerner | September, 2004 | Library ISBN 0-8225-3054-6 $25.26
(4) K-3 Early Bird Nature Books series. This overview describes some of the general characteristics of the world's 650 different species of leeches, such as habitat, size, color, locomotion, diet (not all leeches are parasitic), and egg-laying habits. Briefly discussed are historic and current medical uses of the leech. Crisp color photos accompany the sometimes rushed text. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

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