Deepwater Slit Limpet [Atalacmea profundorum]
Description
The Deepwater Slit Limpet, scientifically known as Atalacmea profundorum, is a marine species that resides in the deeper tropical waters. It has a robust, elongated shell with a length usually ranging from 20-30mm. The shell color varies from pale yellow to white, with a unique slit opening. The Deepwater Slit Limpet is typically found attached to hard substrates, where it consumes algae and organic detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Keyhole limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Tropical slit limpets
Fissurella
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