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Submitted by Chi Zhang 27 Aug
Candiru Feeding on Goldfish
Associated with:  Vandellia sanguinea Eigenmann, 1917

The feeding mechanism of the candiru is very specialized and involves various body parts modified to facilitate access to the host's blood.

Attribution
Attribution
Rights holder:  Richard (Polypterus)
Source:  The Water Snake
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Attribution No Derivatives (BY-ND)

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