Gastropods are the largest mollusk group with over 65,000 species. Snails and slugs belong to the class Gastropoda. Size ranges from 1mm to 130cm in length. Shells vary in thickness and show various shapes based on logarithmic spiral
Umbrella is a protective cloth-covered stick with folding frame. Used for protection from rain or sun
Garden snail has calcareous shell 25-40mm diameter with brown pattern. Shell has four-five whorls and is usually right-coiled. Snail can survive temperatures as low as −5°C through special mechanisms. Has four tentacles with light sensors and sensory organs
Carrion refers to decaying flesh of dead animals. Important food source for large carnivores and omnivores. Many invertebrates, including beetles and maggots, consume carrion. Animals' bodies emit foul odor from bacteria and cadaverine
Helix aspersa is a brownish soft mollusk with yellow/cream shell and brown spiral stripes. Shell measures 0.9-1.3 inches high and 0.9-1.5 inches wide. Has muscular foot for gliding and mucus-covered body
Dangerous animal fatalities are rare in Turkey. Street dogs and cats are generally safe due to vaccination and neutering