Article Tag: Snail

MALACOLOGICAL SURVEY OF MARKETS IN ANAMBRA STATE: CASE STUDY OF LARGEST MARKETS IN THREE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

A malacological survey of Anambra State was undertaken using three Local Governments as case studies. Two species of snails (Achatina fulica and Archachatina marginata ) were found to be commonly on sale in most of the major markets, while the third species Limicolaria were found only in few places.

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CONVENTIONAL AND UNCONVENTIONAL FEEDS IN SNAIL NUTRITION: A REVIEW

Feeding is one of the major factors affecting snail growth, egg production, and attainment of early maturity. Snails have been described as nocturnal that feed mainly in the night, at dusk, or by day when there is rain or if the sky is overcast.

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