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Detailed taxonomic information on Arizona's springsnail species (Pyrgulopsis) exists, but few studies have looked at their life history and the environmental conditions required for reproduction. These biological parameters are difficult to observe and quantify in the field due to the small size and aquatic nature of the genus. Biologists at the Phoenix Zoo's Arthur L. and Elaine V. Johnson Conservation Center used Page springsnails (Pyrgulopsis morrisoni) to develop and refine husbandry and management protocols that allowed us to monitor the snails' numbers, changes in water temperature, dissolved oxygen levels, and water chemistry. Additionally, we were able to track their reproductive cycle, and record changes in their appearance and size during development. These biological parameters and developmental changes would be very difficult, if not impossible to observe in the field. Information gained from this work has direct applications towards both ex situ and in situ conservation of rare hydrobiid snails. Most notably this approach allowed us to maintain Page springsnails ex situ, and to observe the first reproduction of this species outside of its natural habitat.

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<i>Ex- Situ</i>Husbandry and Environmental Parameters Resulting in Reproduction of the Page Springsnail,<i>Pyrgulopsis Morrisoni</i>: Implications for Conservation

Ex- SituHusbandry and Environmental Parameters Resulting in Reproduction of the Page Springsnail,Pyrgulopsis Morrisoni: Implications for Conservation