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THE VARIED ROLES OF SNAILS - National Universities Commission

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Achatina immaculata Lamarck,1822<br />

Shell:Thick and large,shape very<br />

variable,columella and inside of lip pink.<br />

Apex smooth.<br />

Color is whitish,buff or light brown,with darker<br />

brown axial stripes which are relatively straight<br />

compared to other Achatina species.<br />

Achatina panthera Ferussac, 1832 is now to be<br />

believed As a narrow variety of A. immaculata.<br />

Habitat: Coastal lowlands, dune forests,<br />

gardens, valley thickets and savanna<br />

woodlands.<br />

Distribution:East-Africa.<br />

Achatina iredalei Preston, 1910<br />

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