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Specimen, shell

Other name(s): 
Arianta arbustorum
Arianta arbustorum
Orchard snail
copse snail
Collection ID: 
Z555.1.177
Collection: 
Zoology
Class: Gastropoda. 10 specimens. Terrestrial molluscs. 3 appear to be juveniles which are significantly smaller and translucent than the 7 adult specimens. They are large, think coiled snail shells. Brown in colour with yellow speckle or line patterns. Approx. 5 whorls. Can be found in both wooded and open areas.

Field collection

CollectorRobert Rendall

References

Reference literatureRendall, R. 'Mollusca Orcandensia' (1956) Proceedings of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 66, pp.131-201 (p.183)