Assassin Snail [Vittina semiconica]
Description
The Assassin Snail, or Vittina semiconica, is a small freshwater snail native to Southeast Asia. This species is unique among snails because it displays carnivorous behavior, feeding on other snails and worms. It has a distinctive conical shell with a yellow base color and dark brown spirals.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Nerites
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Vittina
Vittina
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