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==References==
==References==
* G. M. Barker (2004) ''Natural Enemies of Terrestrial Molluscs'', CABI Publishing, 644 pages ISBN:0851993192
* G. M. Barker (2004) ''Natural Enemies of Terrestrial Molluscs'', CABI Publishing, 644 pages ISBN:0851993192
* C. Michael Hogan (2007) ''Volubilis'', The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham [http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=14906]






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Cernuella is a genus of sea snail in the family Hygromiidae. The genus is considered to occur primarily in the Mediterranean, and some species such as Cernuella virgata are considered significant invasive pests in parts of Austrailia.[1] This same species of the genus has been recovered from the Roman Empire occupation of Volubilis archaeological site in present day Morocco.[2]

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  1. ^ G.M.Barker, 2004
  2. ^ C.M.Hogan, 2007

References

  • G. M. Barker (2004) Natural Enemies of Terrestrial Molluscs, CABI Publishing, 644 pages ISBN:0851993192
  • C. Michael Hogan (2007) Volubilis, The Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham [1]