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Partula Snail

Partula spp.

Partula Snail

Animal facts

As there are many species and subspecies of Partula snail they are important to scientists because they help show how evolution takes place. However, these snails have become highly endangered due to other species of snail being introduced to Polynesia.

Where they live

Polynesian islands

Habitat

Rain and cloud forest

What they eat

Decaying plant material

IUCN status

Extinct in the wild; critically endangered

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