Apple snails
Scientific name: Ampullariidae
Apple snails
Scientific name: Ampullariidae
Description
Members of the Ampullariidae, are intriguing creatures that captivate with more than just their colorful shells. These freshwater snails are unique in their ability to breathe both through gills and a lung, allowing them to inhabit diverse aquatic environments. Contrary to the belief that all snails are slow and always underwater, apple snails can often be observed venturing above the waterline, an adaptation facilitated by their specialized breathing apparatus. This dual respiration capability not only demonstrates their adaptative evolution but also makes them a subject of interest in studies of aquatic respiratory mechanisms.
Species of Apple snails
Scientific Classification
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