Mediterranean ponderocucullella [Ponderocucullella mediterranea]

Mediterranean ponderocucullella
Description

The Mediterranean ponderocucullella is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae. It is a small sea snail, characterized by its thin, oval, and arched shell. This species has a small hole at the apex of the shell, a characteristic feature of the family Fissurellidae. The Mediterranean ponderocucullella is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea, where it can be found on rocky substrates, usually covered with algae.

Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Ark Clams
Arcida
Family Ponderous Arks
Cucullaeidae
Genus Ponderocucullella
Ponderocucullella
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