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Angulyagra polyzonata
Species of gastropod From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Angulyagra polyzonata is a species of a freshwater snail with a gill and an operculum, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Viviparidae.
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Distribution
This species is found in southern and southeastern China[1] and in northern Vietnam.[1][2] It is non-indigenous in Taiwan.[3]
Description
The width of the shell is 11.2–21.4 mm.[4] The height of the shell is 13.8–32.5 mm.[4]
Similar species is Bellamya heudei.[5]
Ecology
Habitat
Angulyagra polyzonata lakes, rivers, creeks and drains.[1] It is a common species in aquaculture ponds.[4]
Parasites and predators
Angulyagra polyzonata is a host of a trematode Multicotyle purvisi.[6]
Predators of Angulyagra polyzonata include the black carp Mylopharyngodon piceus.[4]
Human use
This species is eaten by people and it is used as fish, poultry and livestock raising.[1] It is usually collected from the aquaculture pond when the pond is empty.[4]
References
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