optimus
Achatina achatina
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Post by optimus on Jan 30, 2017 22:01:15 GMT
as a direct form of a snail shell? They are wide and short, can we make them longer?
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Post by flowersnail on Jan 31, 2017 13:20:12 GMT
Hi optimus!
Are you asking if it is possible to modify the natural form of a snail shell in order to "make it" longer? If so, the answer is no. A shell's form is only determined by the genetics of the snail and by the accidents it goes through during its growth (though it will be deformed in that case). You could of course try selective breeding by choosing the snails with the characteristics you're looking for, and then make sure they breed with one another, but that method requires a LOT of time. If you're looking for snails with a long shell, you should probably find a specie that naturally has one.
I hope this was useful!
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Cashell
Archachatina puylaerti
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Post by Cashell on Jan 31, 2017 16:38:20 GMT
Hi optimus! Are you asking if it is possible to modify the natural form of a snail shell in order to "make it" longer? If so, the answer is no. A shell's form is only determined by the genetics of the snail and by the accidents it goes through during its growth (though it will be deformed in that case). You could of course try selective breeding by choosing the snails with the characteristics you're looking for, and then make sure they breed with one another, but that method requires a LOT of time. If you're looking for snails with a long shell, you should probably find a specie that naturally has one.I hope this was useful! This. Seeing as though you're probably from Russia, I don't think they have restrictions on snail importations, so you should look around and get in contact with breeders that specialize in your desired species. |
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