Tasmanian Mudflat Periwinkle [Austrolittorina tasmanica]
Description
The Tasmanian Mudflat Periwinkle is a species native to the rocky shorelines of Tasmania and southern Australia. It has a dark brown to black shell and is often found in the upper intertidal zone. This species is known for its ability to withstand exposure to air during low tide.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Periwinkles
Littorinidae
|
| Genus |
Mudflat Periwinkles
Austrolittorina
|