Salt Marsh Periwinkles [Littoraria]

Description
Littoraria is a genus of periwinkles adapted to life in salt marshes and mangrove ecosystems. These snails have elongated, often slender shells and are known for their ability to climb vegetation. They feed on algae and detritus found on the surface of leaves and stems, contributing to the nutrient cycling in their habitats.
Species

Melarhaphe neritoides [Littorina neritoides]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Family |
Periwinkles
Littorinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1