Hawaiian nerite [Neritopsis hawaiiensis]
Description
The Hawaiian nerite is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Neritidae. It is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in both freshwater and brackish environments. It has a small, round shell of about 15-20 mm, often brownish or greenish in color. It is known for its ability to survive in a variety of salinity levels, from freshwater to brackish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
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| Family |
Neritidae
Neritidae
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| Genus |
Neritopsis
Neritopsis
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