Striped Nerite Snail [Theodoxus transversalis]
Description
Theodoxus transversalis, often called the Striped Nerite Snail, is a species of freshwater snail endemic to the eastern Mediterranean region. It has a distinctively striped shell, with alternating bands of black and white. It is found in slow-moving or still waters, including lakes, ponds, and slow streams.
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 |
Theodoxus
Theodoxus
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