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Ramshorn Snail — printable fact sheet
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Ramshorn Snail
Planorbella duryi
The Ramshorn Snail is a small freshwater snail known for its distinctive, planispiral shell that resembles the shape of a ram’s horn. These snails are commonly found in aquariums and natural freshwater habitats, where they play a vital role in controlling algae and cleaning up d…
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- Some aquarium hobbyists use Ramshorn Snails as natural indicators of water quality, as their population booms may signal excess nutrients or algae in the tank.
- Ramshorn snails breathe air using a lung-like structure, allowing them to survive in low-oxygen waters. Their spiral-shaped shells can coil either left or right, depending on the species. They are known for their rapid reproduction and can quickly populate aquariums.
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