Cipangopaludina (Bellamya) japonica

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This page is about the freshwater snail Cipangopaludina japonica, which is commonly known as the Japanese Mystery Snail.  Please look around to find out information about the classification, habitat, ways of life, and other interesting facts about this species.  This species was discovered in 1861, however, there is much information still to be discovered!  To check out some pictures of the Japanese Mystery Snail, please visit the Gallery.

Click Classification to start learning about the Japanese Mystery Snail!

If you are interested in viewing other snails species please visit Multiple Organisms!

If you would like to view other websites made by UWL students on a large variety of snails native to Wisconsin, please visit Wisconsin Land Snails to explore more!