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This website is designed to inform you about the freshwater snail Cipangopaludina chinensis. This organism is also commonly known as the Chinese Mystery Snail. This snail has received a significant amount of attention thanks to its status as an invasive aquatic species in many areas of the United State.

Continue reading to learn about the snail that gets people talking when it comes to town.  If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact me.

 

Photo obtained from http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=1045

Start your exploration of C. chinensis by viewing its classification.