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This study investigates lithophagy in terrestrial snails, revealing that they consume rocks not for energy but to acquire essential minerals, particularly calcium, necessary for shell formation and maintenance. Observations show snails preferentially rasp limestone over granite, indicating a selective behavior aimed at mineral acquisition. The findings highlight lithophagy as a critical survival strategy in calcium-poor environments.
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- eadhu.dhanesh
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- EN