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 [Littorina striata]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Family |
Periwinkles
Littorinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1