Lymnaea stagnalis  Linnaeus 1758

Life-size model

Zoological classification

Gastropoda
Order: Basommmatophora
Family: Lymnaeidae

Habitat

Standing waters with rich vegetation, in river plains also in temporary waters.

Sources

Northern Hemisphere, in Europe not in the southern parts of the Mediterranean peninsulas.

Further information

The snail can move under the watersurface, which she often does for breathing (see model A)

Description of the model:

We offer two models. Model A is breathing and has a open spiracle, model B has a closed spiracle.
The models are made of high quality epoxy resin and coloured using non-fade paint and varnish. Modellmaker: Susanne Henssen

We offer this species as well as tactile model.

Dimension:

body: 36 mm
shell height: 43 mm

Price:

each 199,00 €

Our prices are quoted net and do not include packaging and freight.
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Reference for the text:

FALKNER, G. (1989): Der farbige Naturführer - Weichtiere. Lizenzausgabe mit Genehmigung der Mosaik Verlag GmbH, München for the Bertelsmann Club GmbH, Güterloh. S. 138.