Aquatic Invertebrates - non-native

European Ear Snail (Radix auricularia) on Nov 17, 2010

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Ongoing monitoring

Description of specimen

Big-eared Radix - Radix auricularia

Thin, ovate shell. Large "ears" clearly visible when the snail comes out of the shell.

Commentary

I can provide photographs or non-living specimens at your request.

Reporter
Nov. 17, 2010, 2 p.m.

Thanks Michael.

Robyn Draheim
Nov. 17, 2010, 2:08 p.m.

Resources

"USGS Fact Sheet":http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1012

Location

Umpqua National Forest, Lemolo Lake, Poole Creek Boat Launch Area by Glide High School students on a field trip to look for invasive species.

Expert Reviewer

Robyn Draheim

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