turtle leech

noun

Any of the genus Ozobranchus of leeches that feed on the blood of turtles

Meanings

nounturtle leech (plural turtle leeches)

plural turtle leeches

  1. Any of the genus Ozobranchus of leeches that feed on the blood of turtles
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APA

turtle leech. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turtle%20leech

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“turtle leech.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turtle%20leech. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “turtle leech,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/turtle%20leech.

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