Smallest bloodworms (early instars) are pretty featureless unless one looks closely. The larger ones in the pictures are late stages of larva development. There is likely a little room inside the snail shell for a few bloodworms to take refuge and feed on detritus around the snail shell. It is possible the worms were parasites. Closer examination is needed for a more positive identification.


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