Turbo snail lost its shell?

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Just noticed this this afternoon whilst feeling…is this a turbo snail that’s disregarded it’s shell? Must say I’m a bit flummoxed thanks in advance!
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If it is a shell-less snail, then it'll probably die soon, but I don't know for sure:
I know this happens on occasion with freshwater snails, but this is the first I've heard of it with saltwater snails. In freshwater this can happen due to injury or disease, and it seems it's fatal to the snail.
 

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