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First proof of leeches jumping captured on video (www.earth.com)

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Even as a flying squid, I'm repulsed.

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[-] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago

The paper is behind a paywall, but I suspect the article doesn't say because the paper doesn't come to a conclusion, but I would guess either predation or avoiding being prey themselves.

[-] [email protected] 17 points 3 weeks ago

They only jump when you play Kriss Kross.

[-] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

Your comment is wiggida-wiggida-wiggida wack.

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

That will make you do it...

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