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Ferrissia californica

Species of gastropod From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ferrissia californica
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Ferrissia californica is a species of small freshwater limpet, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Planorbidae.[2]

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Description

This species has a limpet like shell. In captivity the shell is clear but in the wild it is light to dark brown.[3]

Distribution

This species originates from North America. It is introduced in several countries and islands including:

Habitat

Ferrissia californica lives in streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, etc. It can be found on rocks, wood debris, aquatic plants, and dead leaves.[9]

Diet

Ferrissia californica eats mostly diatoms.[10]

Life cycle

Ferrissia californica is a obligate self-fertilizer. It lays eggs that are 0.6 mm and contain one juvenile. The eggs hatch in about seven days. They mature at between four and five weeks. Adults are about 2 mm.[11]

Human use

Ferrissia californica is found in the aquarium trade and is considered an aquarium pest.[12]

References

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