Ribbed limpets [Cellana]

Description

Cellana is a genus of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Patellidae, commonly known as ribbed limpets. The name comes from the distinctive rib-like structures found on the shells of these organisms, which can vary widely in color and pattern. Cellana species are typically found attached to hard substrates in the intertidal zone, where they feed on algae by scraping it off the rock surface. They are an important food source for a variety of predators, including sea stars and birds. Ribbed limpets are distributed across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with species like Cellana radiata being particularly widespread.

Species

Ribbed Limpet [Lottia digitalis]

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Plate Limpet [Lottia pelta]

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Blue-rayed Limpet [Patella pellucida]

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Taxonomy