Kingdom Animalia | Scientific name Monachoides incarnatus Rank Species | |
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Similar Monachoides, Hygromiidae, Petasina unidentata, Merdigera obscura, Trochulus hispidus | ||
Monachoides incarnatus (syn. Perforatella incarnata) is a species of air-breathing land snail in the terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk family Hygromiidae, the hairy snails and their allies.
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Distribution
This snail species is widespread in Europe, and most abundant in Central Europe. It can be found in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine, and many other countries.
Biology
This species of snail creates and uses love darts as part of its mating behavior.
The egg is 2 millimeters wide.
Conservation
This common species has stable populations facing no apparent threats, and no specific conservation actions are underway.
References
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