Veronicellidae

gastropod family

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The family Veronicellidae consists of sluglike gastropods found in tropical regions. These mollusks belong to the subclass Pulmonata and are characterized by a thick mantle covering their bodies, beneath which the head can be retracted. Unlike land snails, Veronicellidae have a reduced or absent shell, with some species damaging gardens by consuming fungi and decaying leaves.12

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Classification
…(Onchidiidae), terrestrial and herbivorous (Veronicellidae), or terrestrial and carnivorous (Rathouisiidae); about 200 species. Superorder Basommatophora Mantle cavity present; eyes at base of 1 pair of tentacles; male and female gonopore separate, usually on right side of body; shell conical to patelliform; mostly freshwater but a few land and marine…
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…(Onchidiidae), terrestrial and herbivorous (Veronicellidae), or terrestrial and carnivorous (Rathouisiidae); about 200 species. Superorder Basommatophora Mantle cavity present; eyes at base of 1 pair of tentacles; male and female gonopore separate, usually on right side of body; shell conical to patelliform; mostly freshwater but a few land and marine…
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slug
Slugs of the plant-eating family Veronicellidae are found in the tropics. Carnivorous slugs, which eat other snails and earthworms, include the Testacellidae of Europe.
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Slugs of the plant-eating family Veronicellidae are found in the tropics. Carnivorous slugs, which eat other snails and earthworms, include the Testacellidae of Europe.
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