Dive into the little-known world of Lake Geneva molluscs!

Did you know that Lake Geneva is home to over 60 species of mollusc? Freshwater snails, mussels, native or invasive species: these discreet inhabitants play a major role in the balance of the lake and are good indicators of pollution. As tireless filter-feeders, some help to keep the water clear, but their proliferation can also upset the entire ecosystem...

ASL offers you a new biodiversity page to explore their particularities, discover emblematic species (from the river chub to the quagga mussel) and understand the issues surrounding biological invasions.

Discover the molluscs of Lake Geneva

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