Triodopsis hopetonensis (Shuttleworth, 1852) hatchlings

The illustrated snails are about ten weeks old. The largest specimen continues to form an adult lip.

Triodopsis hopetonensis (Shuttleworth, 1852) hatchlings

11.6 mm. 11.3 mm.

Triodopsis hopetonensis (Shuttleworth, 1852) hatchlings

10.1 mm. 8.9 mm.

   Deposited by snail found under pine straw on bluff overlooking the Crooked River, Crooked River State Park, Camden County, Georgia. The snails were taken into captivity on 2/6/2016 but didn't deposit any ova until 10/2016. Digital images by Lori Schroeder.

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