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Giant African Land Snail

Image of giant Ghana tiger snail

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Description: English: Giant African land snail may refer to two genera and three species within the family Achatinidae, a family of unusually large African terrestrial snails: Achatina, an African snail genus in the family Achatinidae. The Giant African Snail (Achatina achatina), in the genus Achatina, also known as the Agate Snail or Ghana Tiger Snail, which grows to be the largest land snail on Earth. The Giant East African Snail (Achatina fulica), in the genus Achatina, a serious agricultural pest in some countries Archachatina, an African snail genus in the family Achatinidae. The Giant West African Snail (Archachatina marginata), in the genus. Archachatina. Date: 27 March 2013, 07:28:07. Source: Own work. Author: Sonel.SA.

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