Cellana flava facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cellana flava |
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| Scientific classification | |
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clade Patellogastropoda
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| Superfamily: |
Lottioidea
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Nacellidae
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Cellana
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C. flava
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| Cellana flava (Martyn, 1784)
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Patella flava Hutton, 1873 |
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Cellana flava is a special kind of sea snail, also known as a true limpet. It's a mollusc that lives in the sea and belongs to a group called gastropods. This particular limpet is part of the Nacellidae family, which includes many types of true limpets.
About the Orange Limpet
This limpet is quite easy to spot because of its bright orange shell. Its head and foot, which is the part it uses to move, are usually a lighter color. It was first described in 1784 by a scientist named Thomas Martyn.
What it Looks Like
The shell of Cellana flava is its most noticeable feature, with its distinct orange color. Like other limpets, it has a single, cone-shaped shell that helps protect its soft body. The light-colored head and foot are visible when the limpet is moving or feeding.
Where it Lives
Cellana flava is found in the waters around New Zealand. It lives on rocks and other hard surfaces in the ocean, often in areas where the tide goes in and out. Limpets are well-adapted to clinging tightly to surfaces, even in strong waves.
See also
In Spanish: Cellana flava para niños
