Apple snail shell

Family Ampullariidae

Description:

An Apple snail shell spotted along the shoreline of Pohick Bay (a freshwater body). Apple snails are also commonly known as "Mystery snails." This specimen is approximately 2-3" in length; there were lots of smaller shells on the beach.

Habitat:

"Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on Mason Neck Pennisula is an ecologically fragile land that shelters an abundance of wildlife, including the bald eagle." Source Credit: http://www.nvrpa.org/park/pohick_bay

Notes:

1 Species ID Suggestions

Chaenorrhinum 12 years ago

Mystery snail

Ampullariidae

2 Comments

Chaenorrhinum 12 years ago

That crossed my mind when I posted it :D

Geodialist 12 years ago

OK, I must admit thinking, "Yeah, I know the snail's identity is a mystery!" Then I realized that's one of its common names. Too funny! Thanks for the species ID suggestion, "Chaenorrhinum."