Polymita
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| Polymita | |
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| A group of shells of Polymita picta | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Gastropoda |
| Order: | Stylommatophora |
| Family: | Helminthoglyptidae |
| Genus: | Polymita Beck, 1837[1] |
Polymita is a genus of large, air-breathing land snails in the family Cepolidae.[2]
These snails are endemic to Cuba. Their shells are prized by collectors, and in recent years, there have been efforts to protect local populations from overcollection.[3]
Polymita creates and uses love darts as part of its mating behavior.
