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Achatinella

Achatinella

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A small colorful land snail from Hawaii that is often endangered
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Achatinella
  • The even more diverse Achatinella is gone (or nearly so) on Oahu, largely for the same reason, although the spread of Honolulu hasn't helped either.

Examples

  • In 2013, scientists discovered that the Achatinella fulgens, a colorful land snail, was only found in a small stand of trees in Hawaii.

  • The last known specimen of the Achatinella apexfulva was sadly observed, marking an end to its presence on the islands.

  • Conservationists are working hard to protect the Achatinella species from extinction in their native Hawaiian habitat.

Surface Forms

Achatinella main

Etymology

Achatinella comes from the snail name Achatina and the Latin ending -ella, which means 'little'. So the name means 'little Achatina' and helps you remember these are small, colorful land snails from Hawaii.