Girdled Periwinkles [Cenchritis]

Description

Cenchritis (formerly known as Tectarius) is a genus of small, marine snails that possess a uniquely girdled shell, often adorned with ridges or grooves. These snails are typically found in tropical and subtropical intertidal zones, adhering to rocks and feeding on microscopic algae.

Species
White-lined periwinkle
White-lined periwinkle [Littorina striata]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
Family Periwinkles
Littorinidae
Statistics
  • Species 1