Titanic Limpet [Scutellastra titanica]
Description
The Titanic Limpet, scientifically known as Scutellastra titanica, is a large species of true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Patellidae. It can be found along the coasts of South Africa, residing on rocky shores where it feeds on algae. Its shell can reach up to 8 cm in length, making it one of the largest limpet species, and is characterized by its round shape and greyish-white color.
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 |
Giant Limpets
Scutellastra
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