Snail-Eating Snails of Florida, Gastropoda
Vol. 2011 No. 7, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2011 No. 7

Snail-Eating Snails of Florida, Gastropoda: EENY260/IN524, 7/2011

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in523-2001
Published 2002-08-08 — Updated on 2011-07-07
Kurt Auffenberg
University of Florida
Lionel Stange
University of Florida
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Snails
Slugs

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Auffenberg, Kurt, and Lionel Stange. (2002) 2011. “Snail-Eating Snails of Florida, Gastropoda: EENY260 IN524, 7 2011”. EDIS 2011 (7). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in523-2001.
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Abstract

This document provides an overview of the snail-eating snails found in Florida, detailing three native and two introduced species. It highlights the identification, distribution, and habits of these predatory snails, including the well-known rosy wolfsnail (Euglandina rosea) and the decollate snail (Rumina decollata). The document also discusses the ecological impact and biological control potential of these species, emphasizing their role in managing other snail populations. Published: November, 2001. 

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