Freshwater Limpet

Freshwater environments such as ponds, streams, and home aquariums, often attached to glass, rocks, or plants.

Algae and biofilms; they graze on microscopic organic matter and diatom growth.

Hermaphroditic; they move very slowly across surfaces using a muscular foot and can reproduce rapidly under high-nutrient conditions.

Harmless to humans and pets; they benefit ecosystems by controlling algae growth, though they are often considered pests in aquariums due to their fast reproduction.