Definitions for: Paludina

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.