Leech

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Hirudinea
gptkbp:hasCharacter swimming
burrowing
clinging
gptkbp:hasColor black
red
green
dark brown
gptkbp:hasHistory freshwater
marine environments
moist terrestrial environments
gptkbp:hasPart segmented body
sucker
gptkbp:hasPersonalityTrait adult
egg
larva
gptkbp:hasResearchInterest wound healing
pain management
blood circulation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Leech
gptkbp:isA segmented worm
gptkbp:isChallengedBy pathogens
gptkbp:isConsidered a pest in some areas
a beneficial organism in others
gptkbp:isFoundIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
Africa
Europe
gptkbp:isKnownFor bloodsucking behavior
regenerate body parts
secrete anesthetics
secrete anticoagulants
gptkbp:isPartOf traditional medicine
ecosystem
food chain
modern medicine
gptkbp:isRelatedTo annelids
gptkbp:isSubjectTo cultural references
folklore
scientific studies
gptkbp:isUsedFor ponds
swamps
streams
hirudotherapy
gptkbp:isUsedIn medicine
cosmetic procedures
gptkbp:isValuedFor small invertebrates
gptkbp:isVisitedBy birds
fish
mammals
gptkbp:services blood
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships bacteria
protozoa