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Yuri Yashin, achatina.ru, Bugwood.org

Giant ghana snail

Achatina achatina

Giant ghana snail (Achatina achatina) is a mollusk pest of plants and crops. It is a native of Africa and was first detected in California in the 1940's.

Established populations are found in Hawaii and Florida, but they may be found elsewhere as pets.

For more information about this plant pest, see the CABI data sheet.
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