Oreohelix strigosa
(Gould, 1846): Rocky Mountain Snail
Molluscs,
Mollusc, Mollusks or Mollusk! Snail Education!
The Resource Site for Students, Educators, and anyone wanting to learn more about the fascinating world of,
MOLLUSCS
The Resource Site for Students, Educators, and anyone wanting to learn more about the fascinating world of,
MOLLUSCS
Oreohelix strigosa
Dorsal view
Or Mollusks
? if you prefer!
The words "mollusc" or "mollusk" (are both correct) Derived
from the Latin word mollis meaning "soft" Study of molluscs, "malacology",
comes from the Greek word for soft, malacos. The term "conchology" is
also used for the study of molluscs; however, it is usually applied
to those that study the shell only.
The mollusc illustrated above is a terrestrial gastropod from British
Columbia. Site owner and developer (Avril) is studying this little fellow
for awhile.
Oreo
is still alive and well! July 28, 2007
You can visit "Oreo's, picture album" : Main
Page;
