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Allogona townsendiana  (Oregon Forestsnail)

Photo of Allogona townsendiana by Kristiina  Ovaska
© Kristiina Ovaska (Photo ID #2554)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Cowlitz Valley, Washington, USA Photographer Kristiina Ovaska
Habitat Mixed-wood forest with abundant herbaceous growth
Photo Date April 26, 2004 Upload Date December 28, 2007
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UTM Northing Photo ID # 2554
Notes Note how the periostracum, or chitinous outer covering of the shell, is eroding, exposing the white shell. The shell of this species is prone to such erosion.


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