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The shells of these snails are globular in shape, and in some genera, such as ''[[Cepaea]]'', the shells are brightly colored and patterned. |
The shells of these snails are globular in shape, and in some genera, such as ''[[Cepaea]]'', the shells are brightly colored and patterned. |
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A few species of helicids have been introduced widely in countries outside of their natural [[range (biology)| range]] of distribution, because the eggs are laid in the soil, and may thus easily travel unnoticed with landscaping plants. |
A few species of helicids have been introduced widely in countries outside of their natural [[range (biology)| range]] of distribution, and this is often because the eggs are laid in the soil, and may thus easily travel unnoticed along with landscaping plants. |
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Well-known species in this family include ''[[Helix aspersa]]'' the garden snail, and ''[[Helix pomatia]]'' the "[[escargot]]". |
Well-known species in this family include ''[[Helix aspersa]]'' the garden snail, and ''[[Helix pomatia]]'' the "[[escargot]]". |
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The Helicidae are a family of medium sized to large, air-breathing, land snails. In other words, they are pulmonate terrestrial gastropods.
The shells of these snails are globular in shape, and in some genera, such as Cepaea, the shells are brightly colored and patterned.
A few species of helicids have been introduced widely in countries outside of their natural range of distribution, and this is often because the eggs are laid in the soil, and may thus easily travel unnoticed along with landscaping plants.
Well-known species in this family include Helix aspersa the garden snail, and Helix pomatia the "escargot".
Taxonomy:
- subfamily Ariantinae Mörch, 1864
- Arianta Turton, 1831
- Chilostoma Fitzinger, 1833
- Cylindrus Fitzinger, 1833
- Helicigona A. Férussac, 1821
- Isognomostoma Fitzinger, 1833
- subfamily Helicinae Rafinesque, 1815
Reference
- M.P. Kerney & R.A.D. Cameron, 1979, a field guide to the land snails of Britain and northwestern Europe, Collins, London
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