Phenotypic landscape of giant African land snails

Authors

  • Owoidihe M. Etukudo Department of Biological Sciences, Topfaith University, Mkpatak, Nigeria
  • Okon Bassey Department of Animal Science, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1234/casi.v2i1.7

Keywords:

African, snails, shell, body, morphology

Abstract

Giant African land snails are a fascinating group of molluscs known for their impressive size and diverse phenotypic traits. This review comprehensively explores the morphological traits, characteristics and variations observed within these snails. The intricate details of shell morphology, including shape, size, composition of the shell, shell coloration and pattern, shell aperture and whorls, as well as the body characteristics, focusing on the skin coloration and body weight were considered. By synthesizing existing research and highlighting areas for future investigation, this review provides a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, snail breeder and farmers, and enthusiasts alike, contributing to a deeper understanding of phenotypic landscape of these remarkable species. 

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Published

2025-01-20

How to Cite

[1]
O. M. Etukudo and O. Bassey, “Phenotypic landscape of giant African land snails”, Comp Appl Sci Impact, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 1–12, Jan. 2025.

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Computing and Applied Sciences Impact (March 2025)

Section

Reviews

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