Striped White Limpet [Patelloida pygmaea]
Description
The Striped White Limpet is a small marine gastropod mollusk in the family Lottiidae. It is found in the tropical waters of the Western Pacific, including the coasts of Australia and Indonesia. The Striped White Limpet is characterized by its white shell with thin, dark stripes. This species is typically found in shallow waters, attached to rocks or coral.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Patellogastropoda
Patellogastropoda
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| Family |
Giant limpets
Lepetidae
|
| Genus |
White Limpets
Propilidium
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