Giant Tessellate Limpet [Tectura gigas]
Description
The Giant Tessellate Limpet, as its name suggests, is the largest species in the Tectura genus. Found in the subtidal zone of the Pacific Ocean, this species can reach a diameter of up to 10 cm. The color of the shell varies from dark brown to grey, with a strong tessellated pattern. This species is also herbivorous, feeding on a variety of algae, and known for its homing behavior.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
True Limpets
Patellidae
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| Genus |
Tessellate Limpets
Cellana
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