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Helix pomatia
species of mollusc / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helix pomatia is the edible snail, also known as the 'Burgundy' or 'Roman' snail. It is a species of large, edible, air-breathing land snail, a terrestrial gastropod in the family Helicidae. It is cooked and eaten as an escargot.
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Order: | Pulmonata |
Family: | Helicidae |
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