Classification
Why is it named Strobilops labyrinthicus?

Domain- Eukaryota
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Eukaryota, because it has cells that contain complex structures enclosed in membranes.

Kingdom- Animalia
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Animalia, because it is a heterotrophic multicellular organism.      

Phylum- Mollusca
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Mollusca, because it is an invertebrate with a mantle, nervous system, and has a coelom.
        

Class- Gastropoda
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Gastropoda, because it has a muscular foot, a head, and has its visceral organs contained in a shell.                     

Order- Pulmonata
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Pulmonata, because it has lots its gill and replaced it with a lung to be able to breathe air on land.                

Suborder- Stylommatophora                              
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Stylommatophora, because it is an air breathing snail that has eyes at the distal ends of its tentacles.                                      

Family- Strobilopsidae
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Strobilopsidae, because of its shell characteristics.  It has a very small ribbed shell that is dome shaped with lamellae.                      

Genus- Strobilops
Strobilops labyrinthicus is classified as Strobilops, because this is the only genus in this family.  These snails usually live on or under decaying plants or logs in damp forest areas.                        

Species- Strobilops labyrinthicus
Strobilops labyrinthicus come from the Greek root meaning Maze Pinecone.  This snail has a different coloration pattern than others of its genus.

Classification information from (Archerd, 2008).

 

Where does this snail live? Habitat