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