Spring in the Mountains 2008 / Spring in the Mountains trek
pix-13 May 2–4, 2008 The Smokies are home to many species of
land snails. Identification is possible (with practice) by
examining features such as the shell spiral, overall size, and
whether the opening is toothed or not. Snails are important part
of the leaf litter and some species are an important source of
calcium for many other animals.