Otala is a genusofland snails in the subfamily Helicinae of the family Helicidae.[1][2]
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| Otala punctata | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Subclass: | Heterobranchia |
| Order: | Stylommatophora |
| Infraorder: | Helicoidei |
| Superfamily: | Helicoidea |
| Family: | Helicidae |
| Genus: | Otala Schumacher, 1817 |
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Archaeological evidence in Morocco indicates the exploitation of O. lactea by ancient Romans as a food source.[3]
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:[4]
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