Hairy Cup-and-Saucer Limpet [Crucibulum pilosum]
Description
This unique species is found in the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. It has a shell that is covered in hairy protrusions, giving it its common name. The animal inside the shell is typically bright orange. It prefers to live in high-energy environments, such as surf zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| 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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