Leeches use a specialized structure called the "muscular body wall" for locomotion, which is enhanced by the presence of transverse and longitudinal muscles. They also have a series of suckers at both ends of their bodies, allowing them to anchor and pull themselves forward. Additionally, the ability to move by coiling and extending their bodies aids in their movement through water and on land.
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