Glass Limpets [Macleaniella]

Description

Macleaniella, known as Glass Limpets, are characterized by their almost transparent, glass-like shells. This genus is found in deep-sea environments, primarily associated with cold-water corals and other sessile organisms. They have a small, oval to rounded shell shape and a reduced foot size compared to other limpets. Macleaniella species play a role in the deep-sea benthic ecosystems by grazing on microorganisms and possibly engaging in symbiotic relationships with other deep-sea species.

Species

Transparent Limpet [Patellogastropoda vitrea]

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Glassy Limpet [Patellogastropoda diaphana]

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Crystal Limpet [Patellogastropoda crystallina]

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Taxonomy