Diodora [Diodora]

Description
Diodora is a genus within the Fissurellidae family, identifiable by their flattened, keyhole or slit-like aperture at the top of their shell. These limpets are found across a variety of marine environments, from shallow to deep waters. The shells are often circular to oval in shape, with a range of surface textures and patterns. Members of Diodora are known for their ability to adapt to different substrates and their grazing habits on surface algae and microorganisms.
Species

Keyhole Limpet [Diodora aspera]
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Whitecap Limpet [Diodora cayenensis]
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Scaled Keyhole Limpet [Diodora dysoni]
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Graffiti Keyhole Limpet [Diodora graffiti]
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Radiate Limpet [Diodora radiata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
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Statistics
- Species 5