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Mieniplotia

Mieniplotia is a genus of freshwater snails in the family Thiaridae. It is monotypic, the sole species being Mieniplotia scabra <small>(O. F. Müller, 1774)</small>.

Distribution and habitat

Mieniplotia scabra is coastal freshwater species that can also occur in brackish water. It occurs from the east coast of Africa to the south Pacific; it is considered invasive in parts of its range.

Description

Mieniplotia scabra has a rather small, somewhat ovoid-conical shell measuring .

References

  • Lozouet, P. & Plaziat, J.-C., 2008 - Mangrove environments and molluscs, Abatan river, Bohol and Panglao islands, central Philippines, p.&nbsp;1-160, 38 pls