Tag Archives: molluscs

Tiny shells and hidden animals

Posted on February 15, 2019 by NatureScot

Do you like snails? The gastropod molluscs commonly found in your garden are probably the first thing that spring to mind. Or maybe you smell garlic and see a yummy plate of l’escargot.  However, this small word covers an array … Continue reading →

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Ainmean Gàidhlig air na Maoraich / Gaelic Names for Marine Molluscs

Posted on June 4, 2018 by NatureScot

Tha liosta de dh’ainmean Gàidhlig airson 85 maoraich a ghabhas lorg timcheall costa na h-Alba air a dhol a-mach gu co-chomhairleachadh poblach / A list of proposed standard Gaelic names for 85 marine mollusc species in Scottish waters has gone … Continue reading →

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