Cernuella sp. (01) Schluter, 1838 - Sp. not det. |
Taxonomical Classification: Animalia / Mollusca / Gastropoda / Pulmonata / Hygromiidae |
Maritime garden snail Bebbuxu tat-Torok |
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Further Information: Air-breathing land snails in the family Hygromiidae. The genus is considered to occur primarily in the Mediterranean, and some species such as Cernuella virgata are significant invasive species, agricultural pests, in parts of Australia. Cernuella species (namely C. virgata) has been recovered from the Roman Empire occupation of Volubilis, an archaeological site in present day Morocco.
Cernuella caruanae is endemic to Malta and Sicily and introduce in Libya. Identification of the species of Cernuella is assured only by anatomical dissection. |
Special contributor, data input & photos for the Mollusca section courtesy of Owen Mifsud |
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