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Giant West African snail 2

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Summary[edit] Description: English: Giant West African snail (Archachatina marginata) slide forward by means of a single foot, which secretes special mucus to facilitate sliding. The sticky mucus also helps the gastropod to move upside down. Here is also possible to see how the foot is undulating upon movement. English: Giant West African snail (Archachatina marginata) slide forward by means of a single foot, which secretes special mucus to facilitate sliding. The sticky mucus also helps the gastropod to move upside down. Here is also possible to see how the foot is undulating upon movement. Date: 16 October 2014. Source: Own work. Author: Lennart Lennuk.

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