White Limpet [Patelloida latistrigata]
Description
The White Limpet is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Lottiidae. It is commonly found on intertidal rocks along the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. The White Limpet has a wide, flat shell that is predominantly white with occasional brown or grey markings. This species is known for its ability to cling tightly to rocks, making it resistant to wave action and predation.
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
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| Genus |
White Limpets
Propilidium
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