Curated OER
Segmented Worms
In this segmented worms worksheet, students will review the characteristics of segmented worms including the earthworm, bristleworm, and leech. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank, 3 true or false, and 3 matching questions.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Web Hunt: Bloodsucking Leeches
Learn about bloodsucking leeches by completing a web hunt, concept map, and question sheet.
University of Michigan
Bio Kids: Critter Catalog: Leeches
This page answers questions that students might ask about leeches, including classification information. It also has excellent photographs of them and links to more in-depth information.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Biointeractive: The Virtual Neurophysiology Lab
Investigate the nervous system by looking at nerve cells in this virtual lab. This lab exercise allows students to experience a virtual dissection of a leech to use electronic equipment to explore the electrical activity of nerve cells....
Australian Museum
Australian Museum Online: Leeches
This site provides extensive information including body diagrams of different types of leeches.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Segmented Worms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When you think of worms, you probably picture earthworms. There are actually many types of worms, including flatworms, roundworms, and segmented worms. Earthworms...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Leech
A short, easy-to-understand article on leeches.
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University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Subclass Hirudinea [Leeches]
This resource gives a brief description of the subclass Hirudinea and the role they have played in medicine.