These fluffy looking pink worm-like creatures are Apple Snail eggs. I researched and researched and couldn't find a thing about them until finally, a friend told me what they are.The Apple Snails lay their eggs above water to protect them from fish and underwater creatures eating them.
Apple Snails have both gills and lungs, so they are Amphibians. Their mantle cavity is divided to support both respiratory systems. They also have separate genders unlike some snails, which have both genders. They spend most of their time underwater.
Apple Snails are the primary food of Snail Kites and Limpkins. I once saw a Limpkin nest. Alongside the nest was maybe 25 Apple Snail shells piled up ready for the chicks.
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The apple snail eggs look like giant worms from afar. Thank you for the great photo and informative article.
Thank you, Ben. They are pretty cool looking.
This is very informative. Photo is great, the colors look good. I've never seen apple snail eggs!
Thank you, Jackie.
How very interesting! You give so much wonderful information to add to your photography. I always learn something new!
Thank you so much, Karen. Have a great weekend.
hi this is austin.i mis you grandma and i love your photos and i missssssssssss you sooooooooooooooooooooo much. we all Love you.we wont you to call us.dad i sick.we GOT SNOW it started yester day. you are so coollllllllllllllllllllllll grandma. i hoop you get this mesege.
I love and miss you too, Austin. I'm sorry to hear that Daddy is sick. You all try to be good for him, OK?
Grammy
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That's good. I'm about to be driving so I'll answer all your messages when i get home. Love you.
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Hi gramma how are you we all love and miss you and go on facebook to see amber's baby it is so cute + it has a lot of hair. Today is james's birthday whitch is the 31st. Could you please call us today. love lexy bean and nick,nate,noah,austin and jeff murteza.
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