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<H2 ALIGN=CENTER>All About Leeches Webpage!!!</H2>
<H5 ALIGN=CENTER>by Dr. Fredric R. Govedich</H5><BR>
<a href="mailto:fredric.govedich@invertebrate.us">Email Me!</a>
<P>Leeches are a fascinating but misunderstood group of annelid worms. Most people know them for their antisocial behaviors but do not realize that many are devoted parents. This site is dedicated to providing information about the anatomy, biology, ecology, parental care and evolution of leeches.<br>
<p>Photos included in this site help to show some of the interesting traits of leeches and can be used with the permission of the author.<br>
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<A HREF="http://www.invertebrate.us/leech/info/leech.pdf">Download <I>All About Leeches</I> Information Sheet</A>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="http://muddandbones.com/news.htm" TARGET="NEW">See the new leech documentary trailer at Mudd and Bones Productions!</A>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="http://www.familyaffairmovie.org" TARGET="NEW">Site promoting "A Family Affair," a movie about leech parental care.</A>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><A HREF="http://www.invertebrate.us/phpBB" TARGET="NEW">Invertebrate Forum</A>
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<H5>The material found on this web page is © <I>copyrighted</I> by
<U>Fredric R. Govedich</U>.<BR> Use of this material for private,
academic or professional purposes is granted as long as the author is
acknowledged and this web page is cited.</H5>
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<P>Updated: Sept. 21, 2004
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