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Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus

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Dusky Marsh Snail Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 28 Dec 2025, 3:08 p.m. 3 May 2025, 5:19 p.m.
Dusky Marsh Snail Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 28 Dec 2025, 3:08 p.m. 3 May 2025, 5:19 p.m.
Dusky Marsh Snail Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 28 Dec 2025, 3:08 p.m. 3 May 2025, 5:19 p.m.
Dusky Marsh Snail Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 23 Oct 2023, 7:52 p.m. 19 Apr 2022, 1:12 p.m.
Dusky Marsh Snail Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 28 Dec 2025, 3:08 p.m. 3 May 2025, 5:19 p.m.
Dusky Marsh Snail Dusky Marsh Snail - Stagnicola fuscus dylan Horfield Common Wildlife Pond 28 Dec 2025, 3:08 p.m. 3 May 2025, 5:19 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and locally common throughout the UK except for the far north of Scotland. Habitat includes: ponds, marshes, wetlands, ditches, temporary pools etc. Length: up to 25 mm. The three members of the genus (L. corvus, L. fuscus, L. palustris) are often grouped together and require dissection to separate. ResearchGate.

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