Mercuria similis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mercuria similis |
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Mercuria (gastropod)
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similis
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Mercuria similis is a tiny snail that lives in freshwater. It has a special lid called an operculum that closes its shell. This snail is a type of mollusk and belongs to the Hydrobiidae family. It can only live in water that has very little salt. This means it is truly a freshwater snail.
About the Mercuria similis Snail
The shell of the Mercuria similis snail is about 3 to 4 millimeters tall. That's super small! The shell is thin and looks yellowish-white. Sometimes, it might have dark dirt on it.
The snail itself is very pale all over. It also has pale tentacles. The shell has a shape like a short cone. It is usually about 3.9 to 4.5 millimeters high. The opening of the shell is large and oval-shaped.
Where Mercuria similis Lives
This small snail can be found in several places around the world. It is native to parts of Europe and North Africa.
- It lives in France and Italy.
- You can also find it in Malta.
- In North Africa, it lives in Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco.
- It is also found in Great Britain and Ireland.
- The snail lives in the Netherlands too.
