Radix auricularia, the big-ear radix, is a species of medium-sized freshwater snail, an aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Lymnaeidae. [4] Radix auricularia is the type …

The cochlea (pl.: cochleae) is a spiraled, hollow, conical chamber of bone, in which waves propagate from the base (near the middle ear and the oval window) to the apex (the top or …

In its native habitat, this species preys on eggs of the parasite Ascaris suum, which survive and develop after passage through the gut, and are dispersed widely due to activity of the snail …

Aug 22, 2024 · What are the parts of the inner ear? Your inner ear includes two parts: the cochlea (which supports your hearing) and the vestibular system organs (which support your balance). …

Ear snails are excellent scavengers and easy to care for. They are absolutely harmless creatures and can be safely kept in planted and/or community tanks. Their small size allows keeping …

May 10, 2024 · The cochlea is a fluid-filled, snail-like structure within a cavity in the inner ear. It plays a vital role in the function of hearing rather than simply being another component of the …

In the Ear Pond Snail this is more or less a right angle, whereas in the Wandering Snail it slopes downwards. Freshwater ponds, lakes and slow moving streams with muddy bottoms. All year …

Description: The big-eared Radix (also called European ear snail) has a yellow-tan, conical shell with 4-5 whorls and deep grooves between them. The lowest whorl is several times wider than …

Identification: Radix auricularia has a width to length ratio greater than 0.75. The ear-shaped aperture, which contains no operculum, is around 5 times higher than the spire (Jokinen 1992, …

Myosotella myosotis, common name the mouse ear snail, is a European species of small salt marsh snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Ellobiidae. [1] For terms …