Stylommatophora Collection

Accumulation of land snails (Euryptyxis labiosa), escaping the desert heat by resting on a shrubs bark, Ayn Sahnawt, Sultanate of Oman, February

White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) crawling over an oak sleeper retaining a garden lawn with a greenhouse in the background, Wiltshire, UK, April

Snail (Indrella ampulla) Coorg, Karnataka, India. endemic to Western Ghats

Red slug (Arion rufus) Vosges, France, September

Magnificent land-snail (Helicophanta magnifica) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Glass frog (Rulyrana spiculata) ventral / underside view, Cosnipata Valley, Peru

Garden snail (Helix aspersa) baby on Marigold flower, UK

Brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) on fungus, reproduced in a bokeh affect, Sheffield, England, UK. November. Commended in the Natures Studio Category of GDT competition 2014

Cuban tree snail ( Polymita sulphurosa) collected near Moa, Cuba, Endangered

Leaf snail (Gittenbergeria turriplana) Algarve, Portugal

Feeding trails from Common snails (Helix aspersa) grazing algae growing on black paint. The rows of chitinous, recurved teeth (the cuticula, part of the radula) leave a distinctive zigzag pattern

Red slug (Arion rufus), Bristol, England, UK, September

Achatina fulica, Giant African Snail with striped shell

Vertigo sp. marsh whorl snails
No.14 V. antivertigo, No.15 V. moulinsiana, No.16 V. pygmaea, No.19 V. pusilla, No.20 V. anguistor, No.21 V. edentula. Plate 4 from The Collectors Manual of British Shells by L E Adams (1896)

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Stylommatophora: From White-lipped Snails to Red Slugs and Magnificent Land-Snails" A White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis) gracefully crawls over an oak sleeper, adding a touch of beauty to a garden's landscape. In the lush forests of Coorg, Karnataka, India, you can find the rare Snail (Indrella ampulla), endemic to the Western Ghats region. September in Vosges, France brings sightings of the vibrant Red slug (Arion rufus), showcasing its striking color against nature's backdrop. Journey into Andasibe-Mantadia National Park in Moramanga and witness the enchanting presence of the Magnificent land-snail (Helicophanta magnifica). Venturing deep into Cosnipata Valley in Peru reveals a mesmerizing sight - an underside view of the Glass frog (Rulyrana spiculata) with its translucent skin. Even in gardens across the UK, tiny wonders like Garden snails (Helix aspersa) make their appearance on Marigold flowers, reminding us of nature's intricate details. Amidst Sheffield's woods lies a captivating scene - a Brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis) delicately perched on fungus while surrounded by bokeh effects that enhance its beauty. The Cuban tree snail (Polymita sulphurosa), collected near Moa in Cuba, holds both rarity and vulnerability as it is classified as Endangered due to habitat loss. Explore Algarve's landscapes in Portugal and encounter Leaf snails (Gittenbergeria turriplana), showcasing their remarkable adaptation for life among leaves and vegetation. Common snails (Helix aspersa) leave feeding trails behind them while grazing on algae growing on black paint, creating intriguing patterns that highlight their presence.