Hirudo (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Hirudinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The type genus Hirudo consists of several species of leeches, including the medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis.
- Hirudo is a genus of leeches that are commonly used in medical applications due to their anticoagulant properties.
- Leeches belonging to the genus Hirudo have been used for centuries in bloodletting practices.
- The genus Hirudo is characterized by the presence of five pairs of eyes and a distinctive annular pattern on their bodies.
- Species within the genus Hirudo are typically found in freshwater environments, such as ponds and lakes.