Plekocheilus distortus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Plekocheilus distortus |
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| A close-up of the Plekocheilus distortus shell. | |
| Scientific classification | |
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clade Heterobranchia
clade Euthyneura clade Panpulmonata clade Eupulmonata clade Stylommatophora informal group Sigmurethra |
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Orthalicoidea
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Amphibulimidae
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| Genus: |
Plekocheilus
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| Subgenus: |
Eudolichotis
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| Species: |
P. distortus
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| Binomial name | |
| Plekocheilus distortus (Bruguière, 1789)
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| Synonyms | |
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Eudolichotis distorta |
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The Plekocheilus distortus is a special kind of land snail. It's a species of air-breathing snail, which means it breathes air just like we do! This snail is a land animal and belongs to a group called gastropods, which are a type of mollusk. It is part of the Amphibulimidae family.
Where it Lives
This interesting snail can be found in a few places around the world. It lives in:
- Brazil
- El Hatillo Municipality, Miranda, Venezuela
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