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First proof of leeches jumping captured on video
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So they are able to jump only when they are hungry and hence light?
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.
They only jump when you play Kriss Kross.
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That will make you do it...