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Photo by Mandy Hollman
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Field Notes

Description:

Snail shell, empty. Large, about 1.5 inches in diameter.

Habitat:

Found under a big rock in damp soil, at State Botanical Gardens. In woods.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Mandy Hollman
Ok, I removed it. I know what osteology is, and I was aware that shells are not technically included, as my earlier note on the spotting indicated. Wasn't sure how strict your mission's parameters were.
EmilyMarino
Hi Mandy, Would you mind removing your shell photos from the Osteology Mission? Osteology is actually the study of vertebrate bones. It's a detailed study of the structure of bones, the skeletal elements, teeth, morphology, function and disease. Osteology aids in identifying vertebrate remains with regard to age, death, sex, growth, and development. From what I understand is shells are actually exoskeletons created by marine mollusks. Thank you for your understanding! :)

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Wildlife of Georgia
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PublishedApril 11, 2012

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