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Flax snail

Flax snail

This flax snail is on a branch on the Mokohinau Islands. Snail hatchlings spend an unknown period living in trees and shrubs, then move down on to the forest floor.

About this item

Department of Conservation
Reference: 10050692
Photograph by Terry C. Greene

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Paddy Ryan. 'Snails and slugs', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
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