https://wikimd.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=IndoplanorbisIndoplanorbis - Revision history2026-04-26T14:35:37ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.44.2https://wikimd.org/index.php?title=Indoplanorbis&diff=5798836&oldid=prevPrab: CSV import2024-05-19T19:41:49Z<p>CSV import</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Indoplanorbis_exustus_map.png|thumb|left]] [[file:PD-icon.svg|thumb|left]] [[file:Indoplanorbis_exustus_reproductive_system_part.png|thumb|right]] [[file:Indoplanorbis_exustus_01.JPG|thumb|right]] '''Indoplanorbis''' is a genus of [[air-breathing]] [[freshwater]] [[snails]], [[aquatic pulmonate gastropod mollusks]] in the family [[Planorbidae]], the [[ram's horn snails]] and their allies.<br />
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==Description==<br />
Species within the genus ''Indoplanorbis'' are characterized by their [[planispiral]] shells, which are coiled in a single plane. These snails are known for their ability to breathe air, thanks to their [[pulmonate]] nature, which allows them to inhabit a variety of freshwater environments.<br />
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==Distribution==<br />
''Indoplanorbis'' species are primarily found in the [[Indo-Malayan]] region. They inhabit a range of freshwater habitats, including [[ponds]], [[lakes]], and slow-moving [[rivers]].<br />
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==Ecology==<br />
''Indoplanorbis'' snails play a significant role in their ecosystems. They are often involved in the breakdown of organic material, contributing to the nutrient cycle in aquatic environments. Additionally, they serve as a food source for various [[predators]], including [[fish]] and [[birds]].<br />
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==Medical Importance==<br />
Some species within the genus ''Indoplanorbis'' are of medical importance as they can act as intermediate hosts for [[trematode]] [[parasites]] that cause [[schistosomiasis]] in humans. This makes them a subject of interest in [[public health]] and [[parasitology]].<br />
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==Species==<br />
The genus ''Indoplanorbis'' includes several species, such as:<br />
* ''[[Indoplanorbis exustus]]''<br />
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==Research and Studies==<br />
Research on ''Indoplanorbis'' focuses on their role in the transmission of parasitic diseases, their ecological impact, and their potential use in [[biological control]] programs.<br />
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==Conservation==<br />
The conservation status of ''Indoplanorbis'' species varies. Some populations may be threatened by habitat destruction, pollution, and other environmental changes. Conservation efforts are necessary to protect these snails and their habitats.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Planorbidae]]<br />
* [[Pulmonate]]<br />
* [[Schistosomiasis]]<br />
* [[Freshwater snail]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Planorbidae]]<br />
[[Category:Freshwater snails]]<br />
[[Category:Pulmonate gastropods]]<br />
[[Category:Medical entomology]]<br />
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