Recently extinct snails (IMAGE) University of Hawaii at Manoa Caption Shells of land snails from Rurutu (Austral Islands, French Polynesia) -- recently extinct before they were collected and described scientifically. Credit O. Gargominy, A. Sartori. Usage Restrictions Image may be used with appropriate caption and credit License Original 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.