Fissurellidea bimaculata [Fissurellidea bimaculata]
Description
This species of limpet is distinctive for its two black spots, one on each side of the 'keyhole'. It is found in the Pacific Ocean, from the Gulf of California to Peru. It is known to inhabit rocky substrates in the intertidal and shallow subtidal zones. It is a herbivore, feeding primarily on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
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| Family |
True limpets
Patellidae
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| Genus |
Giant limpets
Cymbula
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