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  • These Snails Kill Over 200,000 People Each Year

    Freshwater snails cause more than 200,000 deaths on an annual basis — more than any predatory mammal.  Freshwater snails are found in a wide variety of habitats, ranging from small pools to large lakes. These gastropod mollusks feed on algae, detritus, and suspended matter found in the water. They are parasitic animals responsible for the transmission of schistosomiasis, which has […] More