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Neritina

Neritina

9.9
A group of small water snails with bright shells that live in fresh or slightly salty water
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Neritina
  • Several species in the genus Neritina are popular in freshwater aquariums due to their attractive shells.

Examples

  • The Neritina snails thrive in brackish waters.

  • The Neritina genus is widely distributed in both fresh and brackish water habitats.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species belonging to the Neritina genus in Southeast Asia.

  • Many aquarists love keeping Neritina in their tanks.

  • Several species in the genus Neritina are popular in freshwater aquariums due to their attractive shells.

  • The Neritina genus is widely distributed in both fresh and brackish water habitats.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species belonging to the Neritina genus in Southeast Asia.

Surface Forms

Neritina singular
Neritinas plural

Etymology

Neritina comes from an old name Nerita, from Greek nerites, which meant 'sea snail' and was linked to sea spirits in old stories. So Neritina is used for a group of small water snails, the ones with bright, pretty shells.