Atlantic Cup-and-Saucer Limpet [Crucibulum striatum]
Description
This species is found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It has a shell that is cup-shaped and has strong radial ribbing. The animal itself is usually pale yellow or cream-colored, with a large foot used for clinging to substrates. It is often found in sheltered coastal habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Calyptraeids
Calyptraeidae
|
| Genus |
Cup-and-Saucer Limpets
Crucibulum
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