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Question
How does locomotion take place in leech?
Short Note
Solution
Locomotion in leech takes place by:
- Looping or Crawling movement: This type of movement is brought about, by the contraction and relaxation of muscles. The two suckers, serve for attachment, during movement on a substratum.
- Swimming movement: Leeches swim very actively and perform undulating movements in the water.
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