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Queen Crater Land Snail

Appalachina chilhoweensis

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Field Notes

Description:

Could this be the Queen Crater land snail (Appalachina chilhoweensis)? I have listed it as such, but would love an ID if I am incorrect.

Habitat:

Found on the forest floor. Deep mountain woods. Wesser Creek hiking trail in Swain County, NC.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
stho002
Looks like it: http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio210/s2012/albarado_josh/habitat.htm
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PublishedOctober 6, 2013

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