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Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke

Clausilia bidentata

Least Concern
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<em>Clausilia bidentata</em>, the common door snail, is a terrestrial gastropod mollusk in the family Clausiliidae. This species is distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, where it typically inhabits moist terrestrial environments including deciduous woodlands, rocky slopes, hedgerows, and the margins of freshwater habitats. The common door snail is recognized by its elongated, sinistral (left-handed) shell, which is a distinctive trait of the family Clausiliidae. The shell is typically brown to gray and reaches approximately 12–15 millimeters in length. <em>Clausilia bidentata</em> generally feeds on algae, lichens, fungi, and decaying plant material by rasping food with a radula. It often shelters under bark, stones, and leaf litter during dry or cold conditions. Like many clausiliids, it possesses a complex internal shell structure called a clausilium that closes the shell aperture to reduce desiccation. The species is assessed as Least Concern, reflecting stable populations across its European range. Detailed biological traits beyond those noted here are not extensively documented in the current scientific literature.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke?
The scientific name of Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke is Clausilia bidentata. It belongs to the genus Clausilia.
What is the conservation status of Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke?
Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke (Clausilia bidentata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke live?
Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke belong to?
Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke (Clausilia bidentata) belongs to the genus Clausilia, which is part of the taxonomic family Clausiliidae.
Is Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke endangered?
No, Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke (Clausilia bidentata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke belong to?
Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke (Clausilia bidentata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke?
The closest relatives of Zweizähnige Schließmundschnecke in the genus Clausilia include Gitterstreifige Schließmundschnecke, Keulige Schließmundschnecke, Kleine Schließmundschnecke, Scharfgerippte Schließmundschnecke.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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