We saw many kinds of snails in the ditch nearby our places. The dominant one is an Apple snail (Channeled Apple snails).
Image 01 - The apple snail.
The scientific name for this critter is Pomacea canalicuta, kown as an invasive species, and can be found across America.
The negative impacts of invasive species that they can disrupt ecosystem (aquatic ecosystem) by destroy aquatic plants.
In our areas and the tropic regions, the snails could eat economic plants such as Rice and Taro, and even aquatic animals include crawfish.
However, the snails have predators, including bird called Limpkins or Wading birds. Other are Otters, Turtles and Alligators.
Image 02 - A ditch, after raining.
In some countries, the apple snails are consumed as sources of protein. They are collected from nature and farmed.
Image 03 - Several Apple snails.
Do you know about this snail?
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Wow, Pomacea canaliculata sounds like a real troublemaker! 🐌 It's fascinating how such a small critter can cause such big problems. Destroying aquatic plants not only messes with the ecosystem 🌿 but also affects other species that rely on those habitats. Thanks for raising awareness about this invasive species! 🚫🌍
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