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Awl snail

Scientific name: subulina octona 

The characteristics

The body is yellow except for the eyes, which are black. The shell is in the shape of an awl, hence the name.

Special features

Awl snails can pull their eyes inside their heads. They can blow (or vomit) bubbles if stressed (or hot)


By the way, I observed these animals and all information of this observation sheet (except the name and scientific name) came from me.