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Paludina
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What's The Definition Of Paludina?Synonyms | Synonyms for Paludina: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paludina: See Also | Paludina In Webster's Dictionary \Pal`u*di"na\, n.; pl. L. {Paludin[ae]}, E.
{Paludinas}. [NL., fr. L. palus, -udis, a marsh, pool.]
(Zo["o]l.)
Any one of numerous species of freshwater pectinibranchiate
mollusks, belonging to {Paludina}, {Melantho}, and allied
genera. They have an operculated shell which is usually
green, often with brown bands. See Illust. of {Pond snail},
under {Pond}.
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