freshwater snail
Aquarium algae eater
A freshwater snail is any snail that lives in rivers, lakes, ponds, or streams rather than saltwater or on land.
Thousands of species exist worldwide, ranging from tiny pond snails to larger apple snails kept in aquariums.
Some carry parasites harmful to humans; others help control algae in fish tanks.
- pondSmall still body
- pond scumSurface growth on stagnant water
- shellHard outer covering
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- gastropodSingle-shelled soft creature
slime · tentacles · algae · crawling · spiral · tank · slow · muddy · gills · eggs · wetland · stream · escargot · slimy · moss · lettuce · glass · substrate
aquatic habitat
freshwater snailmarine snail
Saltwater gastropod mollusk
sea snail · periwinkle · whelk · cowrie · cone snail
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