- 57 species in North America
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Pulmonata |
| Family: | Lymnaeidae |
Identification Tips:
• 5-50 mm long
• No operculum
• Opening on right when facing with point up
Life History:
• Common on firm surfaces, but also plants and soft substrates
Scrape algae or consume organic detritus
| POLLUTION TOLERANCE | ||||
| Very Sensitive | Somewhat Sensitive | Facultative | Somewhat Tolerant | Very Tolerant |
| Most | ||||
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Primary Information Source:
Voshell, J. Reese. 2002. A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America. McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company. Blacksburg, Virginia.