Emarginula fissura [Emarginula fissura]
Description
Emarginula fissura, commonly known as the European slit limpet, is a species of sea snail. It is characterized by its small, oval shell with a deep slit at the back. The shell is typically white to pale pink and has a rough, ribbed texture. It is found in the Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean, predominantly in rocky, intertidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Emarginula
Emarginula
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