Snails - CUBE NATIONAL MEET 2022

Introduction

Snails are pretty little molluscans with spiral shells as a part of their bodies. They are mainly found in aquatic or terrestrial habitats. The giant African land snail ( Lissachatina fulica ) is frequently observed in monsoon in India.

How to identify ?
A brown spiral shell with alternate light and dark stripes on the body. The conical shell is much bigger than the body. Looks something like the picture given here .


Picture Credits : Aarushi Chitkara ( St.Xavier’s College, Mumbai)

How to Culture

Objectives & research question

Olfactory Assay

Habituation & sensitization

Conclusion