Nose Leech Discovered

[Malcolm]

Scientists have discovered a nose dwelling Leech.

The blood-sucking species called Tyrannobdella rex, enters the body orifices of people and animals to attach itself to mucous membranes and has a "particularly unpleasant habit of infesting humans", the scientists say. Full story and Pics

[zillion]

"...has some very unusual features, including just one single jaw, eight very large teeth and extremely small genitalia"
:wondering:

[Malcolm]

Sounds like the sucker is more interested in eating than breeding!

[Drew]

"...has some very unusual features, including just one single jaw, eight very large teeth and extremely small genitalia"

Sounds like the average occupant of my local

[Trev]

That you choose that pub says a lot about you.

:toung:

[Drew]

Its closest !

[Malcolm]

Full Nose Leech Info and Pics at : Tyrannobdella rex N. Gen. N. Sp. and the Evolutionary Origins of Mucosal Leech Infestations