Red Leech List of Doctor Who universe creatures and aliens (Q–Z)

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a parasite native jurassic, red leech secreted deadly venom. considered menace silurians. 1 survived until near end of 19th century, found mrs. gillyflower, named mr. sweet . mr. sweet shared symbiotic relationship gillyflower, giving venom in exchange simple needs. abandoned gillyflower when fell death, killed daughter ada.







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