Otala
| Otala | |
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| Otala punctata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Family: | Helicidae |
| Genus: |
Otala Schumacher, 1817 |
Otala is a genus of land snails in the family Helicidae.
Archaeological evidence in Morocco indicates the exploitation of O. lactea by ancient Romans as a food source.
This genus of snail is native to northwestern Africa and southwestern Europe.
These snails create and shoot love darts as part of their courtship and mating behavior.
Species within the genus Otala include:
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