Giant African Land Snail in Florida
They’re back! In 1966, a child smuggled three giant African land snails into south Florida which were released in their garden. Seven years later, more than 18,000 snails had been found and it took 10 years and $1 million to eliminate them. Florida is once again faced with an invasion by this snail....
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Main Author: | John L. Capinera |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2011-10-01
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Series: | EDIS |
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Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119387 |
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