Piletitulidae
Piletitulidae is a family of small, often minute, freshwater snails with a semi-transparent shell, belonging to the superfamily Lymnaeoidea. They are found in various freshwater habitats, including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. The family is characterized by its smooth, thin shell, which is typically conical or oval in shape. The shell is often semi-transparent, allowing the internal anatomy to be visible.
The family Piletitulidae includes several genera, with Piletitulia being the type genus. These snails are known
The biology of Piletitulidae is not well-studied, but they are believed to be herbivorous, feeding on algae
Piletitulidae is of limited ecological significance, but their presence can indicate the health of freshwater ecosystems.