COMMON LIMPET |
PATELLA VULGATA |
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| Fig 1 |
DESCRIPTION: 6cm in diameter and up to 3cm high. The outer shell is conical (more so in specimens higher up the shore) and is greyish-white in colour with a very rough surface. The muscular foot within the shell is yellowish-brown with greenish-yellow tints. Firmly attached to rocks where when removed it leaves 'scars'. DISTRIBUTION: Found on all coasts throughout. HABITAT: On rocky shores. BEST TIME TO SEE: All year round. |