Chilean Limpet [Nacella deaurata]
Description
The Chilean Limpet is a species of marine snail found along the coasts of Chile and Argentina. This species is recognized by its large, flat shell, which is typically golden in color. It inhabits rocky shores, where it feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
|
| Family |
Necklace shells
Nacellidae
|
| Genus |
Nacella
Nacella
|