Iridian Snail
Glittering in all hues of the rainbow, it is easy to mistake an iridian snail's shell for a small gemstone.Living in the crystal clear blue waters of the Viridian Lakes, small freshwater snails with shiny, vibrant hued shells live among the comparatively dull pebbles and aquatic plants. Iridian snails feed on algal growths and organic detritus left by other species, and as such are important to their ecosystem by keeping the waters clean from organic waste. Along with their colourful shells, this makes them popular among owners of aquariums and fish ponds. Despite having such brightly coloured, shiny, and highly visible shells, iridian snails have few natural predators. This can likely be attributed to their shells themselves, which are comprised of a substance that is as hard as quartz, shatters into sharp fragments when cracked, and is completely indigestible to almost every living thing. It is still unknown exactly what this material is made from, or what exists in the snails' diet to allow them to grow it.
by Dutrius
I really liked your article and your art :D I want to know whether their shells are used as ornamentations as well. And how obtainable are these amongst owners of aquariums and fish ponds? Well done :)
Thank you! They are pretty easy to obtain as they are very common in the Viridian Lakes, and they breed quickly. Shells can be used for ornamentation, but their brittleness makes them difficult to work with.