Actinoleuca campbelli facts for kids

Actinoleuca campbelli is a special type of sea snail. It is also known as a true limpet. This small creature lives in the sea. It belongs to a group of animals called gastropods. Gastropods are a kind of mollusc. Actinoleuca campbelli is part of the family called Lottiidae. This family includes many true limpets.

What is Actinoleuca Campbelli?

Actinoleuca campbelli is a fascinating marine animal. It is a type of sea snail. But it looks a bit different from typical snails. It has a shell that is shaped like a cone or a cap. This helps it stick tightly to rocks. It was first described in 1880. A scientist named Henri Filhol gave it its name.

Where Does This Limpet Live?

This limpet lives in the ocean. It is a marine animal. You can often find limpets clinging to rocks. They live in coastal areas. This means they are found near the shore. They are well-adapted to living where waves crash.

What Does it Eat?

Limpets like Actinoleuca campbelli are usually grazers. They use a special tongue-like organ called a radula. They scrape algae and tiny plants off rocks. This is how they find their food. It helps keep the rocks clean too!

Different Kinds of Actinoleuca Campbelli

Scientists sometimes divide species into smaller groups. These groups are called subspecies. Actinoleuca campbelli has a few known subspecies. They are very similar but might have small differences. These differences can be in their looks or where they live.

Subspecies of Actinoleuca campbelli include:

• Actinoleuca campbelli bountyensis
• Actinoleuca campbelli macquariensis

These subspecies are named after places. This often means they were found in those specific locations. It helps scientists keep track of them.