Snails eating a flower
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Snails eating a flower
Snails eating a flower at night. Common garden snails (Helix aspersa, brown) and a white-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis, yellow) feeding on a flower of a dahlia (Dahlia sp.) plant
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Animal Behaviour At Night Eating Feeding Gastropod Gastropods Mollusc Molluscs Mollusk Mollusks Snail Snails Trio Cepaea Hortensis White Lipped Snail
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This print captures a mesmerizing moment in the nocturnal world of snails. Against a backdrop of darkness, three distinct species of snails are seen indulging in their favorite delicacy - a vibrant dahlia flower. The common garden snail, known for its brown shell, shares this feast with the white-lipped snail, distinguished by its striking yellow hue. The image showcases the intricate beauty found within nature's smallest creatures. Each delicate bite taken by these gastropods reveals their remarkable feeding behavior and highlights their vital role as herbivores in maintaining ecological balance. As they navigate the petals and stems of the dahlia plant, we witness an intimate interaction between animal and flora. The pink-hued flower adds a touch of elegance to this botanical scene, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between plants and animals. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, life thrives through symbiotic connections. Through this photograph's meticulous detail and focus on biological elements such as angiosperms (flowering plants) and mollusks (snails), it offers us an opportunity to appreciate both the complexity and simplicity present in our natural world. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary glimpse into animal behavior at nightfall – reminding us that there is always more than meets the eye when exploring Earth's diverse fauna.
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