Radiated Limpet [Fissurella radiosa]
Description
Fissurella radiosa, commonly known as the Radiated Limpet, is characterized by its shell with radial ribs. They are native to the waters off South Africa. These limpets are usually found on rocky substrates in the intertidal zone and are herbivores, feeding on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Fissurella
Fissurella
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