Common Periwinkle [Littorina littorea]
Description
The Common Periwinkle, also known as the Edible Periwinkle, is a medium-sized marine snail that inhabits rocky shores, mud flats, and salt marshes. It has a robust, conical shell that is typically gray or brown. This snail is a popular food item in many cultures and has a broad geographic distribution.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Periwinkles
Littorinidae
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| Genus |
Pointed Snails
Lacuna
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