Cellana stellifera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cellana stellifera |
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| Drawing of the shell of Cellana stellifera. Top view and bottom view. The head is on the left. | |
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clade Patellogastropoda
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Lottioidea
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Nacellidae
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Cellana
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C. stellifera
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| Cellana stellifera (Gmelin, 1791)
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The star limpet, also known as Cellana stellifera, is a type of true limpet. It is a species of marine gastropod mollusc. This interesting creature belongs to the family Nacellidae.
What is a Star Limpet?
The star limpet is a small sea animal. It has a cone-shaped shell. This shell helps protect its soft body. Limpets are often found clinging to rocks. They live in coastal areas.
Where Do Star Limpets Live?
Star limpets live in the ocean. They are found in marine environments. These creatures attach themselves to hard surfaces. You can often spot them on rocks in the intertidal zone. This is the area between high and low tide.
What Do Limpets Eat?
Limpets are mostly herbivores. They use a special ribbon-like tongue. This tongue is called a radula. They use it to scrape algae off rocks. This is how they find their food.
See also
In Spanish: Cellana stellifera para niños
