Garden Snail Helix aspera Family Helicidae showing classic helical shell


Helix aspersa known by the common name garden snail is a pulmonate gastropod that is one of the best-known of all terrestrial molluscs. Although this species is edible, it is often regarded as a pest in gardens, especially where it has been accidentally introduced.


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Location: Yorkshire United Kingdom
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