it eats algae and is eaten by blue herons
it eats algae and is eaten by blue herons
A freshwater snail is actually a type of freshwater mollusc (like clams and mussels that live in fresh water).
A mature size of 6 inches/15 centimeters is how big a freshwater snail can grow. This isn't a typical size. Instead, it's the adult size of the apple snail [Pomaceamaculata]. The apple snail is considered the largest of the freshwater snails.
A mature size of 6 inches/15 centimeters is how big a freshwater snail can grow. This isn't a typical size. Instead, it's the adult size of the apple snail [Pomaceamaculata]. The apple snail is considered the largest of the freshwater snails.
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There are many species of snail. Some can live in fresh water and others can not.
flies
If the snail(s) are still transparent then if the fish see it they will most probably eat it because its shell is not hard enough to protect it.
Gestation is not the right word here, but that's ok. Most freshwater aquatic snail eggs will hatch in 2-4 weeks depending on species and temperature.
grass/plant -> snail -> bird -> fox
Lettuce to slug to duck to fox
Yes, if you are referring to a snails ability to give birth to live young. Also know as being ovoviviparous. The freshwater aquatic snail commonly named Japanese mystery snail or Chinese trapdoor snail, (Cipangopaludina chinensis) reproduces this way.