The gold rabbit snail is an extraordinary freshwater species that captivates aquarists with its vibrant coloration, unique ...

Not everyone is a fan of snails, but there’s no denying the benefits they bring to a freshwater aquarium. Aquatic snails are fascinating creatures that bring color to a tank and help keep it clean.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division are encouraging anglers, boaters, and visitors to lakes across the state to help prevent the spread of invasive snail species.

Choki Gyeltshen said that snails and slugs contribute towards balancing the food chain and food webs in various terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. “High diversity of snails are ... According to the ...

Click on the right arrow to see the teeth of a few different species of snail. Biology in the background These teeth scrape up food, typically algae in a biofilm and other microorganisms or plant ...

Georgia wildlife officials are urging anglers, boaters, and lake visitors to help prevent the spread of invasive snail ...

Georgia officials say these species can harbor a type of worm that can potentially cause illness in humans if eaten.

Aquatic snails are also collected and preserved as a taxonomic record of snail diversity ... so one crucial application of the collection could be monitoring for the potential spread of drug ...

Invasive aquatic species like these snails can cause significant ecological and economic damage. They can harm vessels and boating equipment, impede access to water bodies, and disrupt natural ...

It supports 12 threatened and endangered species. “Safeguarding the oblong rocksnail will also help protect drinking water for Alabamans and some of the most important aquatic diversity on the planet, ...

A team of Japanese and Thai researchers has found four species of luminous land snails, only the second such discovery after one came to light in 1943. Scientists from Chubu University in Kasugai ...

“With better management of water releases at hydropower and navigation dams, and removal of a lot of dams that no longer serve their original purpose, we could recover dozens more aquatic species that ...