The native range of the genus is primarily
Mediterranean.
Some species such as Cernuella virgata have become significant invasive species, agricultural pests, in parts of
Australia.[4]
This same species of the genus has been recovered in
archaeological excavations from the
Roman Empire occupation of
Volubilis, an ancient habitation site in present-day
Morocco.[5]
Cernuella snails create and use
love darts as part of their
courtship and mating behavior.
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