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Journal of Experimental Biology
J Exp Biol (1993) 182 (1): 265–270.
Published: 1 September 1993
... localized in or near surface folds. 5 5 1993 © 1993 by Company of Biologists 1993 behavioural state distension feeding Hirudo medicinalis neurotoxin serotonin During the ensuing consummatory phase of hunger, leeches ingest blood meals which increase their volume...
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Journal of Experimental Biology
J Exp Biol (1987) 131 (1): 1–15.
Published: 1 September 1987
...C. M. Lent; M. H. Dickinson ABSTRACT Hungry leeches, Hirudo medicinalis , ingest blood meals averaging 890% of their mass in 29min. Ingestion is terminated as a result of distension of the body: experimentally distending leeches as they feed causes an immediate cessation of ingestion and inhibits...
