Transcaucasian Nerite [Theodoxus transcaucasicus]
Description
The Transcaucasian Nerite, scientifically named Theodoxus transcaucasicus, is a species of freshwater snail native to the South Caucasus region. It is characterized by its small, round, tightly coiled shell that is typically brown or black in color with white or yellow bands. This species is found in a variety of habitats, including rivers, streams, and lakes.
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 |
Theodoxus
Theodoxus
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