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Lissachatina Fulica - Giant African Land Snail - Animal India
Lissachatina fulica is a species of large land snail that belongs to the subfamily Achatininae of the family Achatinidae. It is also known as the giant African land snail. This snail species is being considered a significant cause of pest issues around the world. Internationally, it is the most frequently occurring invasive species of snail. Outside of its native range, this snail is thriving in many types of habitat in areas with mild climates. It is feeding voraciously and is a vector for plant pathogens, causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants. It is competing with native snail taxa, is being a nuisance pest in urban areas, and is spreading human disease. The species is native to East Africa but is being widely introduced to other parts of the world through the pet trade, as a food resource, and by accidental introduction. This photo is being taken in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on June 8, 2024. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11458370 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
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Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
June 8
2024
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