The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 80000
Freshwater snails are widespread and diverse inhabitants of ponds, lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Using a muscular foot, they glide over rocks, plants, and sediment while grazing on algae, biofilms, and decaying organic matter. Their coiled or flattened shells provide protection from predators and environmental changes.