Summary
Three snail shell specimens are mounted here on modelled bodies and displayed in a mini habitat diorama.
Garden Snails were introduced into Tasmania to provide food for birds, such as the European thrush and blackbird. They feed on a wide variety of plants, including fruit trees and vegetable crops as well as garden flowers and are considered major pests by many gardeners.
Specimen Details
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Taxon Name
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Author and date of publication
(Müller, 1774)
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Preferred Common name
Common Garden Snail
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Other Common Names
European Garden Snail
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Number Of Specimens
3
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Specimen Nature
Nature: model, Form: Dry
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Taxonomy
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Species Name
aspersum