Keyhole Limpet [Diodora aspera]
Description
Diodora aspera, commonly known as the Keyhole Limpet, is a species of sea snail. It has a conical shell with a small hole at the apex, hence the name 'keyhole' limpet. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, from the intertidal zone to a depth of 100 meters. It feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Keyhole Limpets
Fissurellidae
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| Genus |
Diodora
Diodora
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