snail flattness

bubikolramios
Archachatina marginata

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snail flattness Apr 29, 2011 11:58:17 GMT

Post by bubikolramios on Apr 29, 2011 11:58:17 GMT

Today I took the first image in link.

How about this 'flattness' (partly allso seen on last image too), I have never seen such thing at fuly grown snails. Is this only at Helix or at other snails too, rain related, ... ?

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Last Edit: Apr 29, 2011 11:59:28 GMT by bubikolramios

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coyote Archachatina papyracea Cochleas ego amo Posts: 2,955	snail flattness Apr 29, 2011 16:44:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coyote on Apr 29, 2011 16:44:19 GMT There is going to be some natural variation among snail shapes and sizes. The more snails one gets a chance to look at, the more likely it is going to be that one sees these variations.

Robert Nordsieck Achatina immaculata Imperial Snail Posts: 336	snail flattness May 1, 2011 10:58:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robert Nordsieck on May 1, 2011 10:58:54 GMT I believe this has something to do with the snail acquiring minerals from the ground.
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Post by bubikolramios on Apr 29, 2011 11:58:17 GMT

Post by coyote on Apr 29, 2011 16:44:19 GMT

Post by Robert Nordsieck on May 1, 2011 10:58:54 GMT