water snail
"Water snails" are gastropod mollusks that thrive in aquatic environments, including freshwater and marine habitats.
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Definition
B2Aquatic Biology
(general)A type of snail that lives in water, such as ponds, rivers, and oceans.
Example
- The pond was teeming with water snails, each gliding slowly along the water's surface.
C1Zoology
(technical)A gastropod mollusk adapted to an aquatic habitat, which can breathe using gills or a modified lung.
Example
- Water snails like the *Lymnaea* species are commonly studied for their unique respiratory systems.
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