Snail (IMAGE) Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology Caption This is a live specimen of a terrestrial gastropod common in the Iberian Peninsula, Cernuella virgata, one of the most favored species after a fire. Credit Vincenç Bros. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.