Abstract

The study aims to highlight the diversity of leech species living in southwesternTunisia. Our study highlights the prevalence of Limnatis nilotica, whichrepresents 63.01% of the leech population, while the less frequently observedspecies include Erpobdella johanssni (25.31%) and Batracobdella argila(10.75%). These species thrive in watersheds, rivers, water sources andswamps. Interestingly, This study reveals a poverty of leech diversity in thesouth-west of Tunisia compared to the north, which favors conditions conduciveto the development of leeches

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