156,175 observations
Cepaea
Cepaea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Stylommatophora ›Family: Helicidae ›
About
Cepaea is a genus of medium-sized air-breathing land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Helicidae. The shells of species within this genus are often brightly colored and patterned with stripes. Species from this genus, in particular the common and widespread C. nemoralis and C. hortensis, have been model species for early studies of genetics and natural selection. They occur in Europe, although introduced populations occur elsewhere in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cepaea is Cepaea.
- Cepaea belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cepaea belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Cepaea belongs to the class Gastropoda.
- Cepaea belongs to the order Stylommatophora.
- Cepaea belongs to the family Helicidae.