description Pellucid Glass Snail (Vitrina pellucida) Overview
The Pellucid Glass Snail, Vitrina pellucida, is a small European land snail with a thin, translucent shell. The shell is not large enough to contain the animal completely, so part of the body remains exposed when the snail is active. It lives in moist environments that range from lowland meadows to alpine areas, making it a useful example of a glass snail adapted to cool, damp terrestrial habitats.
help Pellucid Glass Snail (Vitrina pellucida) FAQ
What is the scientific name of the Pellucid Glass Snail?
The Pellucid Glass Snail is Vitrina pellucida. It is a small European land snail with a thin, translucent shell.
Why is it called a glass snail?
Its shell is unusually thin and translucent, which gives it a glass-like appearance. The shell is also too small to contain the entire animal when it is active.
Does the Pellucid Glass Snail fit completely inside its shell?
No. When active, part of the animal's body remains exposed because the shell is not large enough to contain it completely.
Where does Vitrina pellucida live?
It lives in moist European environments. The species is associated with damp habitats where its soft body and thin shell are less exposed to drying.
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