Slippery Snail
Slippery Snail - Cochlicopa lubrica
Alternative names
Slippery Moss Snail & Glossy Pillar Snail
Description
Height: 5-6 mm. Shells are glossy and translucent, elongate with thickened lips and no teeth at the opening.
Similar Species
Cochlicopa lubricella is very hard to tell apart but has slightly more shallow sutures on the shell. There is also much debate about the status of Cochlicopa species so for this reason the species are recorded as 'likely to be this species' and indicated by the 'cf'.
Habitat
Moist places, woods, rocks.
Life History
Although mating between two individuals usually takes place, these snails are capable of self fertilisation.
UK Status
Common and widespread in England and Wales
VC55 Status
Common.
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