Southern Slit Limpet [Tectura depicta]
Description
The Southern Slit Limpet (Tectura depicta) is found in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Argentina and the Falkland Islands. This species is known for its distinctive shell which is round, flat, and has a small slit at the apex. The shell is usually brown or greyish-brown. It is commonly found on rocks in intertidal zones and feeds on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
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| Family |
Keyhole limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Atlantic slit limpets
Diodora
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