Abida occidentalis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Abida occidentalis |
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| Shell of Abida occidentalis (specimen at MNHN, Paris) | |
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clade Heterobranchia clade Euthyneura
clade Panpulmonata clade Eupulmonata clade Stylommatophora informal group Orthurethra |
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Pupilloidea
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Chondrinidae
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Abida
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A. occidentalis
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| Abida occidentalis (Fagot, 1888)
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Abida occidentalis is a small type of land snail that lives on land, not in water. It is part of a group of snails known as the Chondrinidae family. This snail was first described in 1888 by a scientist named Fagot.
Where Does the Abida occidentalis Snail Live?
The Abida occidentalis snail is found in specific areas of Europe. You can mostly find it in France, especially on the northern slopes of the Pyrenees mountains. The Pyrenees form a natural border between France and Spain.
This snail also lives in a few spots in Andorra, a small country located in the Pyrenees. You might also find it in Catalonia, which is a region in northeastern Spain. Knowing where animals live helps scientists understand their needs.
What Kind of Home Does It Like? (Ecology)
The word "ecology" is about how living things interact with their environment. For the Abida occidentalis snail, its preferred home is on limestone. Limestone is a type of rock that is very common in some parts of the world.
Snails often need specific conditions to survive. Living on limestone might mean the snail gets important minerals from the rock. It could also mean that the plants it eats grow well on limestone soil. This snail has adapted to live in these rocky, limestone areas.
See also
In Spanish: Abida occidentalis para niños
