Cultivation techniques of leech

The cultivation technology of leech includes the selection of cultivation environment, the breeding of leech and the provision of feed.

1. Choice of cultural environment

Leech has strong adaptability, but the ideal environment is a clean freshwater pond or container. Ensure that the water quality is clean and pollution-free, and maintain appropriate temperature and pH value. Farms should avoid direct sunlight and provide some shade.

2. Reproduction and reproduction of bdelloid animals

Choose healthy adult leeches as provenances and avoid using individuals with diseases or deformities. Adult leeches have gender differences, and the male reproductive ability is weak, so female leeches are mainly selected.

3. Feed supply

Leeches mainly feed on small arthropods such as earthworms and ants. Adequate food sources should be provided during the breeding process to ensure the normal growth and development of leeches. Feed can be achieved by adding an appropriate amount of earthworms or ants to the culture environment.

Appearance characteristics of leeches:

Leeches are slender and cylindrical, and their bodies are usually dark brown or black. Perfect Match has 34 retractable links, and each link has a pair of hooked appendages. The head is relatively small, the front end is conical, and it has a sucker, so that it can be firmly attached to the surface of the main body.

Leech's mouth is located at the center bottom of the head. It has three toothless teeth, which are used to bite the skin of the host. There are also sensory organs around the mouth, which can help leeches find their hosts.

The body length of leeches is generally about 5- 10 cm, but after eating, the body size will increase obviously. In addition, fine and dense bristles are distributed on the surface of leeches, which can help leeches to fix and move on the surface of the host.