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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 Has Been 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 Thrives In Many Types Of Habitat In Areas 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 In Urban Areas, And Spreads Human Disease. The Species Is Native To East Africa But Has Been Widely Introduced To Other Parts Of The World Through The Pet Trade, As A Food Resource, And By Accidental Introduction. This Photo Was Taken At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On 06/08/2024. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11458377 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Lissachatina Fulica
Giant African Land Snail
Achatininae
Achatinidae
pest issues
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plant pathogens
agricultural crops
native plants
snail taxa
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urban areas
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East Africa
pet trade
food resource
accidental introduction
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
2024
large land snail
international spread
environmental impact
competitive species
pest control.
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