Planorbarius corneus  Linnaeus 1758

Life-size model

Zoological classification

Gastropoda
Order: Basommmatophora
Family: Planorbidae

Habitat

Silent waters in lowlands with rich vegetation, tolerates periodical droughts. Their blood - like human blood - contains hemoglobin, which may lend these snails a bright reddish color.

Sources

Europe and W Asia, scattered distribution, often artificially introduced.

Description of the model:

The models are made of high quality epoxy resin and coloured using non-fade paint and varnish.

We offer the shell as well as tactile model.

Modelmaker: Susanne Henssen

Dimension:

shell: Ø 34 mm
body: 24 mm

Price:

200,00 €

Our prices are quoted net and do not include packaging and freight.
Please respect our Conditions of delivery and payment.

Reference for the text:

FALKNER, G. (1989): Der farbige Naturführer - Weichtiere. Licensed edition with permission of Mosaik Verlag GmbH, München for the Bertelsmann Club GmbH, Gütersloh. S. 132