Achatina achatina

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Giant Ghana snail
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Order: Pulmonata
Family: Achatinidae
Subfamily: Achatininae
Genus: Achatina
Species: A. achatina
Binomial name
Achatina achatina
(Linné, 1758)

The giant Ghana snail, Achatina achatina, also known as the tiger snail, is a species of snail native to the forests of Ghana, Africa. They are prized for their large size, distinct markings, and lack of availability.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Achatina achatina. PetSnails.co.uk (2005). Retrieved on 2007-11-07.


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