Molluscs
at Dunsany
Molluscs like slugs and freshwater snails support rewilding by recycling nutrients, enriching the soil, and providing food for birds, amphibians, and insects.
The Importance of Molluscs in Rewilding
Dunsany’s wetlands and woodlands support a variety of molluscs, including slugs and freshwater snails, which play a vital role in soil health, decomposition, and nutrient cycling. By breaking down decaying organic matter and providing food for birds, amphibians, and insects, molluscs help sustain the complex web of life essential to successful rewilding.
Learn about the Molluscs in Dunsany Estate
Molluscs in Dunsany Estate
Brown-lipped snail (Cepaea nemoralis)
- Medium to large, globular shell
Slightly conical spire with shallow sutures
Thickened, dark brown lip
Glossy surface, yellow to brown, red, or pink
Up to five dark spiral bands (sometimes absent or fused)
Widespread and common
Molluscs in Dunsany Estate
White-lipped snail (Cepaea hortensis)
Smaller, more globular shell than the Brown-lipped snail
Predominantly yellow ground colour
Mid-brown spiral bands, often faint or broken
Apertural rib usually white, occasionally pale brown
Widespread and common
