Fissurella volcano [Fissurella volcano]
Description
The Fissurella volcano, also known as the Volcano Limpet, is a marine species found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It can be identified by its oval shell, which is typically brown to reddish-brown in color and features raised radial ribs. It's often found in rocky intertidal zones, and feeds on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
|
| Family |
True limpets
Patellidae
|
| Genus |
Rayed limpets
Helcion
|