White-lined periwinkle [Littorina striata]
Description
The white-lined periwinkle, Littorina striata, is a marine snail that is characterized by its distinctive white spiral bands on a brown or black shell. It is typically found in the intertidal zone on rocky shores, where it feeds on algae and detritus. It is able to withstand a wide range of temperatures and salinities.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Girdled Periwinkles
Cenchritis
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