Thanks to Aydin for pointing out the correct spelling of Cochlicopa.
However, I want to point out that Cionella appears to be the correct genus
to use. Although the date of Cochlicopa Fe'russac, 1821 is prior to Cionella
Jeffreys, 1829, Fe'russac published only the figures in 1821. The
description came later, so Cochlicopa was not properly described according
to the international rules of zoological nomenclature. Consequently,
Cionella Jeffreys, 1829 is the next available and apparently correct name to
use. Turgeon et al. (1999, American Fisheries List of common names of
mollusks) refer to Kennard's (1942, Proc. Malac. Soc. London 25:111-118)
explanation, which is good, although not very detailed. Igor Muratov and I
worked with Gary Rosenberg on the question to discover that Fe'russac's
figures and description were published at different times.
   There MIGHT be a chapter on raising snails in the second edition of How
to Study and Collect Snails, which is being assembled by Charlie Sturm
([log in to unmask]). Contact Charlie if you are interested in collaborating
on writing the chapter on raising land snails.
   -Tim-

Timothy A. Pearce, Ph.D., Curator of Mollusks
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Box 3937, 4840 Kennett Pike        302-658-9111 x319
Wilmington, DE 19807-0937, USA    [log in to unmask]

-----Original Message-----
From: James M Cheshire [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, 29 March, 2000 00:26
Subject: Cocliocopa lubrica

Dear all,
I need some advice. I have some tiny (5mm), juvenile Cocliocopa lubrica
that I collected in my back yard. I placed these snails in a small
container with some leaf-litter and a stone, and they all are quite active.
I want to keep them for some time, as I want to see if I can observe any
shell growth. However, I don't know what kind of care they need; what do
they eat? Do they need water? Should they be kept moist? Do they need to
stay in the dark? I would really appreciate help on this subject; I haven't
been able to find info on it anywhere else.

Thanks,
James