[1] Non-indigenous distribution of Marisa cornuarietis include: It is considered as about the 74th the worst alien species in Europe.

[4] This species has gills as well as a lung, to ensure efficient underwater respiration even in condition of low levels of dissolved oxygen.

[4] This snail prefers still or slow-moving fresh water, depending on the availability of aquatic vegetation as a food source.

[4] Studies revealed that this species retards the growth of water hyacinths by feeding on the roots of the plants.

Marisa cornuarietis is usually purchased intentionally from pet stores, whereas true ramshorn snails (family Planorbidae) are very often considered to be aquarium pests, acquired accidentally, clinging to leaves of aquatic plants.

Marisa cornuarietis is used as a biological control to reduce the number of Biomphalaria snails, which are intermediate hosts to the disease Schistosomiasis.

[8] The snail has been released in some areas in an attempt to control the invasive aquatic plant genus Hydrilla.