A few notes on the diet and the copulation of Theba pisana (Müller, 1774) snails: observations on terrarium kept animals
Journal Title: ZooNotes - Year 2019, Vol 143, Issue
Abstract
The specimens used to eat 17 grass species from all 44 species offered (38.6% from all). They refused to eat all 3 liana and 21 tree species and eat only leafs of Paliurus spina-christi from the offered bushes. Contrary they eat most of the fruits, vegetables and animal food. Hanging on the tips of the soles from the top of terrarium was observed during copulation.
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Dilian Georgiev
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