The common European Brown Garden Snail. The Helix aspersa is an air-breathing snail, which has a single lung. It has a brownish soft body, which is usually covered with slimy mucus. They have yellow or cream-coloured shells with brown spiral stripes. The garden snail has a flat muscular organ called a foot that helps it move with a gliding motion helped by the release of a mucus to reduce friction with the rough surface. They are extremely slow as their fastest speed is only 1.3 centimetres per second.
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I've noticed these here more often. I do try to watch where I'm going so as to not step on them.
ReplyDeleteHI great shots of the snail and good information. So they only have 1 lung and 1 foot! Don't suppose they need much air as they move so slowly and that 1 foot acts a stability as I have never seen a snail run or jump to need 2 feet!! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteAh! You were paying attention to see this guy. Glad you had your camera with you.
ReplyDeleteI have seen snails but without the shells. It is a cool critter, great find! Thank you for linking up to my critter party.. enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeletesuch neat creatures.
ReplyDeleteTo each his own...
ReplyDeletenow that's what I call a closeup
ReplyDeleteGreat composition.
ReplyDeleteGreat capture!
ReplyDeleteHe's great! Thanks for sharing the photo and the info about him!
ReplyDeleteFascinating little creatures.
ReplyDeleteGood close up and interesting post.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, and nice picture
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