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Oct 28, 2015 17:23:11 GMT
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Post by Agata on Oct 28, 2015 17:23:11 GMT
Can Achatina snails eat borage/starflower (Borago officinalis)?I need informations about it.
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Nov 6, 2015 9:32:00 GMT
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Post by hungariansnail on Nov 6, 2015 9:32:00 GMT
Yes, they can! My snails eat only the borago flowers
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leila
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Dec 15, 2015 9:14:38 GMT
Post by leila on Dec 15, 2015 9:14:38 GMT
I did some research and apparently the borage flower has small amounts of substances that can damage the liver. This raised the question for me, do snails have livers?  If so, hungariansnail, maybe your snails need some more variety in their diet. I am fascinated and will do some more research! |
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Post by wolf on Dec 15, 2015 9:44:00 GMT
Hi leila,
snails have an organ combining the functions of liver and pancreas, the "hepatopancreas". In adult specimens, it's located in the first (oldest) whorls. The metabolism pathways can differ biochemically from vertebrates, of course. A substance toxic for a specific animal can be harmless for another species.
Kind regards: wolf
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Dec 15, 2015 23:32:00 GMT
Post by Cashell on Dec 15, 2015 23:32:00 GMT
That's really interesting.  |
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If so, hungariansnail, maybe your snails need some more variety in their diet. I am fascinated and will do some more research!
