Glutinous snail  (Myxas glutinosa)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Authentication

Information authenticated by the Environment Agency:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Glossary

  • Mantle: in molluscs, a fold of skin that encloses a space known as the mantle cavity, which contains the gills. The mantle is responsible for the secretion of the shell.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. The Environment Agency. (1998) Species Awareness leaflet Number 2. Snails.The Environment Agency, Bristol.
  3. UK BAP (January, 2002)
    http://www.ukbap.org.uk
  4. Northern Ireland’s Priority Species and Species of Conservation Concern (September, 2009)
    http://www.habitas.org.uk/priority/species.asp?item=6636
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