Anhydridea
Anhydridea is a genus of small to medium-sized, terrestrial snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Achatinellidae. The genus was first described by the French zoologist Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck in 1822. The name "Anhydridea" is derived from the Greek words "anhydrous" meaning "without water" and "deos" meaning "god," reflecting the terrestrial nature of these snails.
Species within the genus Anhydridea are characterized by their smooth, glossy shells with a high spire and
The genus includes several species, with the most well-known being Anhydridea granulosa, which is native to
Anhydridea snails are herbivorous, feeding on a variety of plant materials. They play an important role in