Puncturella [Puncturella]

Description

Puncturella is a genus characterized by small, convex shells with a central puncture or hole, giving them their common name. These limpets are found across a wide range of depths and geographical locations, from tidal pools to deep-sea habitats. Their shells are often ornamented with radial ribs or grooves. Puncturella species are adapted to a life of grazing on microscopic algae and bacteria, playing a crucial role in the nutrient cycles of their marine ecosystems.

Species

Puncturella noachina [Puncturella noachina]

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Puncturella granulata [Puncturella granulata]

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Puncturella jeanae [Puncturella jeanae]

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Puncturella galeata [Puncturella galeata]

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Taxonomy