Winter Activity and Dormancy of Snails: Freezing and Food Shortage Avoidance Strategy Facing Snow-Cover Shortage
Journal: Animals
Year: 2025

Cold tolerance is a key factor shaping the survival and geographic distribution of terrestrial snails, especially in regions with harsh winters. Understanding how these organisms cope with freezing temperatures is crucial for predicting their responses to changing climates. This study focused on two microsnail species, <i>Vertigo antivertigo</i> and <i>V. moulinsiana</i>, to assess their winter activity, cold tolerance strategies, and whether their body size varies with latitude. Activity patter