Leech (Macrobdella decora) by larose forest photos

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06-MAY-2007	Christine Hanrahan

Leech (Macrobdella decora)

This rather large leech was moving across a flooded trail in Larose Forest. At one point, it came across a small bare patch and that is where I got the photo. If you turn this guy over, he has a lovely orange belly (next photo). Leeches are segmented worms in the phylum Annelida. I've seen them often in the ponds and waterways in the forest.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/500s f/4.0 at 6.0mm hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	06-May-2007 16:43:14
Make	Canon
Model	Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	6 mm
Exposure Time	1/500 sec
Aperture	f/4
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Focus Distance	0.150 m

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Tom LeRoy		15-Apr-2013 08:30
Amazing details and interesting information! V

Carol Rollins		14-Apr-2013 17:07
Excellent shot of this creepy critter. I'll never forget getting one on my hand when I was a child swimming in a river and getting too close to the seaweed. Ugh.

Karen Stuebing		13-Apr-2013 22:25
I wouldn't want it on me but this is great detailed capture. V.

Fabienne		13-Apr-2013 21:25
Brrr. Pas très glamour :-))

LynnH		13-Apr-2013 16:37
Ugh, give mr the creeps... but they make good bait! Love the corrugated body and shadows! V

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