Unravelling the Extent of Diversity within the Iberian Medicinal Leeches (Hirudinea: <i>Hirudo</i>) Using Molecules and Morphology
Until the beginning of the 21st century, the famous medicinal leech was thought to be represented by only one species, <i>Hirudo medicinalis</i>. However, recent publications have demonstrated that under that name, at least five different species of medicinal leeches were hidden. During...
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/4/315 |