Emarginula striatula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emarginula striatula |
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clade Vetigastropoda
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| Superfamily: |
Fissurelloidea
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Fissurellidae
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Emarginula
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| Species: |
E. striatula
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| Emarginula striatula Quoy and Gaimard, 1834
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Emarginula striatula is a type of sea snail, also known as a slit limpet. It's a marine mollusc that belongs to the Fissurellidae family, which includes keyhole limpets and other slit limpets. These amazing creatures are a kind of gastropod, which means they are part of the same group as snails and slugs.
Where It Lives
This marine species is found only around New Zealand and the islands nearby. It lives in the ocean waters of this region.
What Is a Limpet?
A limpet is a type of sea snail with a shell shaped like a cone or a cap. They often stick very tightly to rocks in the ocean. Slit limpets, like Emarginula striatula, have a small opening or slit at the front edge of their shell. This slit helps them get rid of waste and water.
Limpet Shells
Limpet shells are usually strong and help protect the soft body of the animal inside. The shell of Emarginula striatula has unique patterns or stripes, which is why it's called "striatula" (meaning "striped").
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See also
In Spanish: Emarginula striatula para niños
