Pacific Cup-and-Saucer Limpet [Crucibulum spinosum]
Description
Native to the Pacific Ocean, this species has a shell that is similar to C. striatum, but it is more heavily ribbed and often has small spines. The animal is usually a darker color, often brown or grey. It is commonly found on rocky substrates and kelp beds.
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
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| Genus |
Cup-and-Saucer Limpets
Crucibulum
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