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Snail

Drymaeus papyraceus

Photo by Sckel
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Field Notes

Description:

It lives in trees and shrubs. Herbivorous - feeds on plants and algae. Average size: 30 - 35mm: http://www.conchasbrasil.org.br/conquiliologia/descricao.asp?id=1096

Habitat:

Found in urban area

Notes:

Conservation Situation of Native Land Snails Threatened by “Actions for Eradication” of Exotic Species in Brazil, South Americah. http://bio.sophiapublisher.com/html-464-40-be

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Comments (8)

thanks, jemma & Landmark Expert. Thanks for your comment, namitha
Hi Sckel, That's a really pretty snail you have there. The resemblance is striking, but it brings out the need to make people aware, which is which, which to kill and which to conserve. Good luck with all your efforts.

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