Giant Ramshorn Snail

Product Description

Scientific Name: Marisa cornuarietis
Shell Size: Adult shells can reach a diameter of 1.4-2 inches (35-50 mm).
Shell Shape: Flat, circular shell with smooth striations, 3-4 whorls, and 3-6 spiral bands.
Coloration: Shell color can vary from dark yellow to dark red with black spiral stripes.
Sexual Dimorphism: Males have rounder apertures and thicker shells, while females have oval apertures and thinner shells.
Habitat: Found in still or slow-moving freshwater habitats like lakes, rivers, and swamps.
Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on aquatic plants, algae, detritus, and sometimes fish food.
Reproduction: Lays eggs below water, usually on hard-leaved plants.
Life Cycle: The life cycle is influenced by temperature and food availability, with shortened cycles in warmer temperatures and longer cycles in colder temperatures.
Control: Has been used as a biological control agent for certain aquatic plants.