Biology:Neritina clenchi
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Short description: Species of gastropod
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Neritina clenchi Russell, 1940
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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
- ↑ Neritina clenchi Russell, 1940. Retrieved through: World Register of Marine Species on 5 May 2010.
- ↑ "Neritina clenchi Russell, 1940". https://www.gbif.org/species/2291423. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- ↑ "Neritina clenchi". https://www.sealifebase.ca/summary/Neritina-clenchi.html. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
Wikidata ☰ Q3167913 entry