Emarginula decorata [Emarginula decorata]
Description
Emarginula decorata, also known as the decorated slit limpet, is a species of sea snail found in the Western Atlantic. It is recognized by its white, oval shell with a deep slit at the rear, and distinctive brown or purple markings. It inhabits rocky substrates in sublittoral zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
|
| Genus |
Emarginula
Emarginula
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