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Cellana strigilis
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Class:
(unranked):
Superfamily:
Lottioidea
Family:
Nacellidae
Genus:
Cellana
Species:
C. strigilis
Binomial name
Cellana strigilis
Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841
Synonyms
  • Cellana strigilis flemingi Powell, 1955
  • Cellana strigilis redimiculum (Reeve, 1854)
  • Cellana strigilis strigilis (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)
  • Patella illuminata Gould, 1846
  • Patella pottsi Hutton, 1873
  • Patella redimiculum Reeve, 1854
  • Patella strigilis Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841 (original combination)

Cellana strigilis is a type of large limpet. Limpets are a kind of marine (ocean-dwelling) mollusc. They are similar to snails and belong to a group called gastropods.

This specific limpet is part of the Nacellidae family. This family includes many "true limpets," which are known for their strong, cone-shaped shells.

Different Types of Cellana strigilis

Just like there are different breeds of dogs or types of apples, some animal species have smaller groups called subspecies. These groups are slightly different from each other. However, they are still part of the same main species.

Scientists have identified several subspecies within Cellana strigilis. These include:

  • Cellana strigilis strigilis (the main type)
  • Cellana strigilis bollonsi
  • Cellana strigilis chathamensis
  • Cellana strigilis flemingi
  • Cellana strigilis oliveri
  • Cellana strigilis redimiculum

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