Govedich, Fredric,
Tender Loving Leeches. Fredric Govedich. - Australasian Science, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 75, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Tender Loving Leeches, July 2004; pp. 16+.
"Despite their close association with medieval medicine, leeches today [2004] are used for a variety of medical purposes including useful treatments for arthritis, blood-clotting disorders, varicose veins and other circulatory disorders. They are also used in modern plastic and reconstructive surgery." (AUSTRALASIAN SCIENCE) This article describes leech behavior and examines current medical uses for leeches.
1522-3264;
Bloodsucking animals
Evolution (Biology)
Hermaphroditism
Leeches
Parasites
Parental behavior in animals
AC1.S5
050
Tender Loving Leeches. Fredric Govedich. - Australasian Science, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 75, Science, 1522-3264; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Tender Loving Leeches, July 2004; pp. 16+.
"Despite their close association with medieval medicine, leeches today [2004] are used for a variety of medical purposes including useful treatments for arthritis, blood-clotting disorders, varicose veins and other circulatory disorders. They are also used in modern plastic and reconstructive surgery." (AUSTRALASIAN SCIENCE) This article describes leech behavior and examines current medical uses for leeches.
1522-3264;
Bloodsucking animals
Evolution (Biology)
Hermaphroditism
Leeches
Parasites
Parental behavior in animals
AC1.S5
050