Great Ramshorn Snail, Trumpet Shell (Planorbarius corneus)

taktile model, scale 1:1

Described in:

Linnaeus 1758

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 white, high quality epoxy resin. We offer different orientations of the shell if you would like to mount it on a board. Please tell us, which one you prefer.

Modelmaker: Susanne Klein

Dimension:

shell: Ø 34 mm

Price:

50,00 €

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Reference for the text:

FALKNER, G. (1989): Der farbige Naturführer - Weichtiere. Lizenzausgabe mit Genehmigung der Mosaik Verlag GmbH, München für die Bertelsmann Club GmbH, Gütersloh. S. 132