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Item Abnormal Leech Eyes in the Turtle Mountains(North Dakota State University, 2011-03-14)In 2009 and 2010, we surveyed the leeches in surface water within the Turtle mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation and in surrounding tribal land. One of the characteristics used to classify leeches is the number and arrangement of the eyes. During the identification process, it was observed some of the leeches have an abnormal number of eyesItem Leech Feeding Behavior(North Dakota State University, 2011-03-21)In 2009 and 2010, we surveyed the leeches in wetlands within the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation and on surrounding tribal land. Different families and species of leeches have different feeding behaviors. Some leech are scavengers and some are parasites of fish and other organisms. During the survey process and while maintaining the leeches in the laboratory, we have observed some interesting feeding behaviors, including cannibalistic behaviors.Item Value of CyberInfastructure Access in Leech Identification(North Dakota State University, 2011-03-21)In the summer of 2009 and 2010 we surveyed leeches in the wetlands on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation and surrounding tribal lands. With the aide of Dr. Frecrich Govedich and Dr. Bonnir Bain from Southern Utah University, we have identified twelve different leech species in the Turtle Mountain area, including Glossiphonia complanata. We are continuing to identify the leeches collected in the summer of 2010. We have a few leeches that are very similar to G. complanata, are found in the same wetland as G. complanata, but may be a subspecies of G. complanata or a different species. CyberIntrastructure access would allow Dr. Govedich and Dr. Bain to directly participate in the identification of these leeches.