This photo shows a spiraling Florida apple snail (Pomacea canaliculata)shell. Florida apple snails can host parasites which are transferred to the animal consuming the snail. Apple snails are consumed in some regions of the world; to avoid contracting parasites, the snails are cooked thoroughly.Galleries:ShellsKeywords:ampullariidae, colt creek state park, florida, florida apple snail, gastropod, polk county, pomacea canaliculata, snail shell, spiralPhoto Location: FCIT Photo Studio, Tampa, FLPhotographer: Dr. Roy WinkelmanDate of Photo: 04/06/2013Device Make: CanonDevice Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark IIExposure Time: 0.025F Number: 13Original Dimensions: 5616×3744Picture Orientation: LandscapeGPS Coordinates: 28°3'40.85"N 82°24'36.26"WPicture Number: 23038
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