Madeiran Limpet [Patella candei]
Description
The Madeiran Limpet is a species of sea snail endemic to the Madeira archipelago. It has a thick, conical shell and is typically found in the intertidal zone on rocky shores. The species feeds on algae and is known for its strong homing instinct.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Vetigastropoda
Vetigastropoda
|
| Family |
True limpets
Patellidae
|
| Genus |
Common limpets
Patella
|