Sinotaia quadrata
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Sinotaia quadrata is a species of a freshwater snail with a gill and an operculum, an aquatic gastropod mollusk in the family Viviparidae. It is widely distributed and common species in China and in northern Vietnam inhabiting various shallow freshwater habitats, where it can reach high densities. It is a keystone species in its habitat and can significantly affect water quality and phytoplankton communities. It is commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
Quick Facts Sinotaia quadrata Temporal range: Upper Pleistocene-recent, Conservation status ...
Sinotaia quadrata Temporal range: Upper Pleistocene[1]-recent | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Gastropoda |
Subclass: | Caenogastropoda |
Order: | Architaenioglossa |
Family: | Viviparidae |
Genus: | Sinotaia |
Species: | S. quadrata |
Binomial name | |
Sinotaia quadrata (Benson, 1842) | |
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