Biology:Neritina clenchi

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Short description: Species of gastropod


Neritina clenchi
Naturalis Biodiversity Center - ZMA.MOLL.313691 - Neritina clenchi Russell, 1940 - Neritidae - Mollusc shell.jpeg
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N. clenchi
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Neritina clenchi
Russell, 1940

Neritina clenchi is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Neritidae.[1] The snail is found in the West Indies and Gulf of Mexico. The shells are smooth and neritiform with a dark base, heavily speckled with a lighter color.[2] They live in brackish or fresh water, primarily being found in the estuaries of its region. The species is gonochoric and are broadcast spawners.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q3167913 entry