Cookies on OyList

We use essential cookies to keep OyList working. With your permission, Google Analytics cookies help us count visits and understand which pages are useful.

How we use cookies

Lissachatina fulica

Lissachatina fulica
Alexander R. Jenner / CC BY-SA 3.0 · resizedfile

Lissachatina fulica is a species of large land snail that belongs in the subfamily Achatininae of the family Achatinidae. It is also known as the giant African land snail. It shares the common name "giant African snail" with other species of snails such as Achatina achatina and Archachatina marginata. This snail species has been considered a significant cause of pest issues around the world. It is a federally prohibited species in the U.S., as it is illegal to sell or possess. Internationally, it is the most frequently occurring invasive species of snail. Outside of its native range, this snail thrives in many types of habitat with mild climates. It feeds voraciously and is a vector for plant pathogens, causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants. It competes with native snail taxa, is a nuisance pest of urban areas, and spreads human disease.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Share

Share this subject with friends or copy the link:

Comments