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Flat snail?

Discussion in 'Invertebrates' started by MasterBlue, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. MasterBlue

    MasterBlue Thread Starter Active Member

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    I have these things in my tanks that look alot like snails, but are kinda flat, and seem sort of... worm like I guess? The shell seems attached to the back and are impossiable to get off the glass (didn't try to use a razor, it'd work I'm betting.) I'm not sure what they are, or where it is they came from. Any ideas guys?
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    How big are they ?
     
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  3. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Copepod
     
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    i was thinking planaria, but they don't have a shell?
     
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  5. MasterBlue

    MasterBlue Thread Starter Active Member

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    They range in size, from the size of sand to about the size of 2 rice together, side-by-side.

    They also have mouths, and what looks like eyes.

    I'll try to get a photo, but the big ones are in my Triops Spawning tank and it's really green water. Might not show well.
     
    MasterBlue, Dec 13, 2011
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  6. MasterBlue

    MasterBlue Thread Starter Active Member

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    It sorta looks like this, very, very poorly drawn thing.
    thing.png
     
    MasterBlue, Dec 17, 2011
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  7. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    copepod
     
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  8. MasterBlue

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    Any idea what kind it is? I'd like to know more about them. I like 'em =D
     
    MasterBlue, Dec 17, 2011
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  9. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Just do a google search for copepod and you will find all you need.
     
    HBIC, Dec 17, 2011
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  11. Philsy

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    It's definitely not a copepod they move when bothered. You little friend is none other than a harmless freshwater limpet
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    Philsy, Dec 16, 2012
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