South African Keyhole Limpet [Papyridea Africana]
Description
The South African Keyhole Limpet is a species of sea snail found along the coasts of South Africa. It is characterized by a conical shell with a small hole near the top. They inhabit rocky substrates in the intertidal and subtidal zones. The South African Keyhole Limpet feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Cockles
Cardiida
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| Family |
Southern Clams
Laevicardiinae
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| Genus |
Papyridea
Papyridea
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