Macracanthorhinchus Hirudinaceus

Macracanthus hirudinus or Macracanthura hirundinis is a species of crustacean parasitic worm that is found in crustaceans and bivalves. Considered a monotypic species (sole representative). Large parasitic crustaceans with a very unusual appearance. They adapt very well to the environment and change their appearance depending on their habitat. Worms can be either tan or black or have a transparent body. They hide their heads under their shell. They have antennae on their tail. Their body is large. The worm reaches one and a half centimeters long. Capable of fast movement and hunting. Worms are predators and feed on the blood of their