Salt Marsh Periwinkles [Littoraria]

Salt Marsh Periwinkles
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
Melarhaphe neritoides [Littorina neritoides]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
Family Periwinkles
Littorinidae
Statistics
  • Species 1