Giant butterfly slit limpet [Parmaphorella gigantea]
Description
The Giant butterfly slit limpet is one of the larger species of sea snails. It has a large, robust shell that takes on a variety of colors, from white to brown, often covered in algae. The shell is oval-shaped, with a slit on one side. This species is found in the Pacific Ocean, inhabiting rocky substrates in deeper waters. It feeds primarily on algae and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Cycloneritimorpha
Cycloneritimorpha
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| Family |
Phenacolepadidae
Phenacolepadidae
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| Genus |
Butterfly Slit Limpets
Phenacolepas
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