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Colossal Snail
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Colossal Snail

by Katja Rosvall

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded August 16, 2009679 views

Keywords: snail, Helix pomatia

An unusually large Edible Snail (or Burgundy Snail). The 2-euro coin is 25.75 mm wide, and considering the perspective that lies, the snail is easily 14 cm long (excluding antennae).

Turku University Botanical Gardens, Ruissalo, SW Finland

[Weinbergschnecke; Viinimäkikotilo]
Image Reference: P7195673Image Format: Digital Capture - Greater than 9MPImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No