Oval ambersnail facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Novisuccinea ovalis |
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clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura clade Panpulmonata clade Eupulmonata clade Stylommatophora clade Elasmognatha |
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Succineoidea
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Succineidae
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Succineinae
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Novisuccinea
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N. ovalis
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| Novisuccinea ovalis (Say, 1817)
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The oval ambersnail, also known by its scientific name Novisuccinea ovalis, is a type of land snail. It's a small mollusk that breathes air and lives on land. This snail belongs to a group called Gastropoda, which includes all snails and slugs. It is part of the Succineidae family, often called "ambersnails" because of their amber-colored shells.
Where Does the Oval Ambersnail Live?
This interesting snail can be found in North America. It lives in various habitats across the continent.
What Are Its Parasites?
Like many animals, the oval ambersnail can host tiny creatures called parasites. A parasite is an organism that lives on or inside another organism, called the host, and gets its food from the host. One known parasite of the oval ambersnail is Leucochloridium variae.
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