Angular Slit Limpet [Emarginula angulata]
Description
The Angular Slit Limpet is a small marine gastropod that rarely exceeds 15mm in length. It has a conical shell that is white or pale pink, and is characterized by a unique angular slit on the underside. The species is found on rocks in the intertidal and subtidal zones. It has a limited distribution, being found only in certain areas of the Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Keyhole limpets
Fissurellidae
|
| Genus |
Emarginate slit limpets
Emarginula
|