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Cipangopaludina

cipangopaludina

Cipangopaludina is a fascinating freshwater snail that glides gracefully through the water. With its beautiful shell, it’s like a little underwater treasure!

Hábitat: Freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers

Aspecto

The Cipangopaludina has a large, sturdy, conical shell that is typically dark olive-green to brown, sometimes with subtle bands. Its smooth, whorled surface ends in a rounded apex, and a dark, leathery operculum seals the opening.

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Cipangopaludina
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Cipangopaludina

Categoría

Invertebrate

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Snaps

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Datos interesantes

A single snail can filter many gallons of water, keeping it clean!

Female snails give birth to live baby snails, not eggs!

These snails can survive being buried in mud during dry spells.

They move across surfaces by rippling their large, muscular foot.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Water & Air Breather

Cipangopaludina can breathe both underwater using gills AND out of water with a special 'lung' that helps them survive drying conditions.

Habilidad

Shell Defender

Cipangopaludina has a hard, trapdoor-like operculum that helps them seal their shell, protecting against predators and drought.

Habilidad

Live Baby Giver

Cipangopaludina can give birth to live, miniature snails, skipping the egg stage, which helps their babies survive better.

Medidas y detalles

Shell Width
4 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Shell Height
6 cm

Dieta y alimentación

These snails munch on tiny plants and decaying bits in the water, helping to clean it!

Alimentos principales

  • algae
  • aquatic plants
  • detritus
  • bacteria

Método de búsqueda

  • Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

Fish like the bluegill often eat young snails.

eaten by

Mallard Duck

Anas platyrhynchos

Ducks forage for snails in shallow freshwater habitats.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Raccoons might pick snails from the water's edge.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Asian Green SnailCipangopaludina SnailGreen Snail

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el shell Width de Cipangopaludina?

4 cm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Cipangopaludina?

5 años

¿Qué come Cipangopaludina?

These snails munch on tiny plants and decaying bits in the water, helping to clean it!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Cipangopaludina?

Freshwater ponds, lakes, and rivers

¿Cómo caza Cipangopaludina?

Grazing

¿Cuál es el shell Height de Cipangopaludina?

6 cm

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