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Helix goderdziana
Species of gastropod From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Helix goderdziana is a species of large air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family Helicidae, the typical snails.
This is the largest species in the genus Helix.[1]
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Distribution
This species occurs in the Lesser Caucasus in southwestern Georgia[1] Takes its name from the Goderdzi Pass where it originates. It is the largest non-tropical Eurasian land snail.[2] Presents a 68 mm diameter shell, larger than any other species in the genus, a pale yellowish-brown foot, and shorter glands.[1]
Biotope
This snail lives in humid mountain forests.[1]
References
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