Ridgeback keyhole limpets [Cranopsis]

Description

Cranopsis is a genus of keyhole limpets within the family Fissurellidae, recognized by their robust, often heavily ridged shells, which feature a central keyhole or slit. These limpets are adapted to life on hard, rocky substrates in various marine environments, from shallow waters to deeper, offshore areas. The ridges on their shells provide structural strength and may help in camouflaging the limpets among the rocky seabeds they inhabit. Cranopsis species are grazers, feeding on the film of algae and microorganisms that cover rocks and other surfaces.

Species

Redfoot keyhole limpet [Fissurella rubropicta]

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Taxonomy