Apple snail varia 1
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Pomacea bridgesi
A photograph of a Pomacea diffusa shell, cut in half.
Osphradia
Osphradia near the opening of the lung (Pomacea diffusa).
Eye Eye at the base of a tentacle (Pomacea diffusa).
Eroded shell top
Slow progressed shell erosion (Pomacea diffusa (bridgesii)).
Hole in the shell
Severely damaged shell (Marisa cornuarietis).
Growth problem
Shell-growth problem due to damaged mantle edge (Pomacea diffusa).
heartbeat
The heart of Pomacea canaliculata in action.
mating
Marisa cornuarietis is not selective when it comes to a mating partner and mounts other species as well (in this case a Pomacea flagellata snail).
sex difference
Sex differences in adult Pomacea flagellata flagellata snails.
The female is larger and has a straight shell opening, while the male (left) has a extended shell lip.
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