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Polymita

Polymita is a genus of large, air-breathing land snails in the family Cepolidae. These snails are endemic to Cuba. Their shells are prized by collectors, and in recent years, there have been efforts to protect local populations from overcollection.

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Polymita is a genus of large, air-breathing land snails in the family Cepolidae. These snails are endemic to Cuba. Their shells are prized by collectors, and in recent years, there have been efforts to protect local populations from overcollection.

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  1. date of birth: 1778 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
  2. date of birth: 1778 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of birth is "1778". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. The record states that the date of birth is "1778". What evidence would count against this claim?
  4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  5. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

  1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1354301359

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