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Leeches
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Leeches

For anyone who remembers the infamous leech scene from Stephen King's Stand By Me, it isn't hard to imagine why these bloodsucking annelids fuel so much fear. Leeches are hermaphroditic and can live in saltwater, freshwater and even land. The side effects of a leech bite are usually  itchiness as the wound heals, though some people experience more severe allergic or anaphylactic reactions.
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