14 Cepaea hortensis. Pennine foothills, V.C. Derbyshire, England. August 2018.

14 Cepaea hortensis. Pennine foothills, V.C. Derbyshire, England. August 2018.

The yellow sole darkens to brownish when adhering strongly to the substrate to keep the shell static during precise feeding-movement of the head. Large radula, shaped like a human tongue covered with thousands of white teeth, is extended to feed on dried flour paste, aided by red jaw.

marinvert.senckenberg.science/image-browse/