Southern lamellar [Patella ulyssiponensis]
Description
Patella ulyssiponensis, commonly known as the Southern lamellar, is a sea snail species native to the southern coasts of Europe and North Africa. It has a conical shell and a muscular foot that allows it to stick to rocks in the intertidal zone, where it feeds on algae. The Southern lamellar is known for its ability to survive in various environmental conditions.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Velutinids
Velutinidae
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| Genus |
Lamellar Snails
Lamellaria
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