Cornu aspersum

species of mollusc
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Cornu aspersum is the garden snail. They are often called a pest. In English books it was called Helix aspersa for over two centuries, but the current classification now places it in the genus Cornu. They are native to Europe, though have spread elsewhere.[3] It is very similar, but smaller than the Roman snail (Helix pomantia).

Garden snail
Garden snail (Cornu aspersum) on Limonium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Gastropoda
Subclass: Heterobranchia
Superorder: Eupulmonata
Order: Stylommatophora
Family: Helicidae
Subfamily: Helicinae
Tribe: Otalini
Genus: Cornu
Species:
C. aspersum
Binomial name
Cornu aspersum
Synonyms

Helix aspersa Müller, 1774

Helix aspersa
map showing where Helix aspersa are found in Europe

Food change

 
snails eat leaves

These snails mainly eat plants, since they are herbivores.

Reproduction change

Snails are both male and female. They are able to reproduce by themselves, though normally reproduce sexually.[4]

References change

  1. Neubert, E. (2011). "Cornu aspersum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T156890A5012868.
  2. Müller O. F. (1774). Vermivm terrestrium et fluviatilium, seu animalium infusoriorum, helminthicorum, et testaceorum, non marinorum, succincta historia. Volumen alterum. pp. I-XXVI [= 1-36], 1-214, [1-10]. Havniae & Lipsiae. (Heineck & Faber).
  3. "Garden Snail - Snail Facts and Information".
  4. "Reproductive System". The Garden Snail Resource.