Red-rimmed Nerite [Neritina natalensis]
Description
A freshwater snail with a shell that grows to about 2.5 cm in diameter. It inhabits coastal rivers and streams, and is tolerant of brackish water. It is known for its distinctive red-rimmed shell and algae-eating habits.
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 |
Neritina
Neritina
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