Emarginula rosea [Emarginula rosea]
Description
Emarginula rosea, or the rosy slit limpet, is a species of sea snail found in the Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. It is recognized by its pinkish to brownish shell with a deep slit at the rear. It inhabits rocky substrates in sublittoral zones and feeds on detritus and microalgae.
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 |
Emarginula
Emarginula
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