Superfamily Patelloidea Higher classification Patella | Phylum Mollusca Scientific name Patella caerulea Rank Species | |
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Similar Patella, Patella rustica, Molluscs, Gastropods, Patella ulyssiponensis | ||
Patella caerulea, is a species of limpet in the family Patellidae. It is known by the common names Mediterranean limpet and rayed Mediterranean limpet. It is native to the Mediterranean Sea.
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Description
The size of the shell varies between 20 mm and 72 mm.
The thin shell is depressed,spreading, usually more or less distinctly 6 or 7 angled. The riblets rather fine and notably unequal.
Distribution
This species occurs in the Mediterranean Sea; in the Atlantic Ocean off the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores.
References
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