Thick shell deep-sea limpet [Cranopsis crassa]
Description
The Thick shell deep-sea limpet (Cranopsis crassa) is a marine gastropod mollusk. Belonging to the family Pseudococculinidae, this species is known for its distinctively thick and durable shell. Being a benthic animal, it is commonly found on the seafloor where it grazes on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
|
| Genus |
Cranopsis
Cranopsis
|