Kauri snail shell
by Jillian Paaka
Mollusks
Keywords: shell, snail, mollusk, NZ carnivorous snail
This is NZ's only carnivorous snail. Empty shells are washed out of the bush by heavy rain. The inside is a beautiful pale blue; the outer shell is a glossy brown. Live snails are still to be found in the native bush.
Image Reference: FA-Kauri snail shell-01Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: NA
