Not everyone is a fan of snails, but there’s no denying the benefits they bring to a freshwater aquarium. Aquatic snails are ...

Biology in the background These teeth scrape up food, typically algae in a biofilm and other microorganisms or plant tissues, off whatever surface the snail is traveling across. The shape of a snail’s ...

The hope is this method will provide an efficient and sustainable way to clean water across Earth. Scientists develop tiny, ...

The blue mystery snail is a captivating and beneficial inhabitant of any freshwater aquarium. Known for their stunning blue ...

Aquatic snails play important roles in their ecosystems. They consume algae and plant material that would otherwise accumulate in the water. They also provide a valuable food source for other animals ...