Mirror Limpets [Cocculina]

Description

Cocculina is a genus of small to medium-sized marine limpets, known for their distinctive, often shiny or mirror-like shells. These limpets are found attached to hard substrates in deep-sea environments around the world. They exhibit a unique foot structure adapted for clinging onto surfaces in areas of strong currents or low light levels. Members of this genus are characterized by their conical shells and the presence of a muscular foot, which they use for attachment and locomotion.

Species
Blackfoot Pāua
Blackfoot Pāua [Haliotis iris]
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Yellowfoot Pāua
Yellowfoot Pāua [Haliotis australis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Gastropods
Gastropoda
Order Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
Family Giant limpets
Lepetidae
Statistics
  • Species 2