Succineacea
gastropod superfamily
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Succineacea is a superfamily of gastropods that includes amber shells, also known as amber snails. These are small, often amber-colored snails belonging to the suborder Stylommatophora. The genus Succinea is the type genus for this family and is known for its cosmopolitan distribution. These snails are amphibious or terrestrial and are characterized by their shell color, which resembles amber. The superfamily Succineacea is considered a problematic group, also including certain slugs from the South Pacific.1234
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