Grass Kelp Snail [Siphopatella lampas]
Description
The Grass Kelp Snail, or Siphopatella lampas, is a marine gastropod mollusk found in the waters around New Zealand. It is a small snail with a conical shell that can be of various colors, from white to dark brown. The Grass Kelp Snail is typically found on seaweed in the intertidal zone, but it can also occur at depths of up to 15 meters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
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| Family |
Slipper limpets
Calyptraeidae
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| Genus |
Siphopatella
Siphopatella
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