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Molluscs of Zihuatanejo

PHYLUM MOLLUSCA

Orthalicus Snail

Orthalicus

A large tropical air-breathing tree snail which has a large conical shell (45–55 mm in length). They feed on on hardwood tree trunks, branches, and leaves. Likely food items may also include a variety of fungi, algae, and lichens.

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