Montfortula rugosa facts for kids
The `cap-shaped false limpet`, also known as Montfortula rugosa, is a fascinating sea snail. It's a type of limpet, which is a small, cone-shaped mollusc that lives in the ocean. These creatures belong to a group called gastropods, which includes snails and slugs. They are part of the Fissurellidae family, often called "keyhole limpets" because some of them have a small hole at the top of their shell.
Quick facts for kids Montfortula rugosa |
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clade Vetigastropoda
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Fissurelloidea
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Fissurellidae
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M. rugosa
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| Montfortula rugosa (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834)
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What Does the Cap-Shaped False Limpet Look Like?
The shell of the Montfortula rugosa is shaped like a small cap. It can be anywhere from 9 mm to 25 mm long. To give you an idea, 25 mm is about the size of a large fingernail. The shell helps protect the soft body of the limpet inside.
Where Do These Limpets Live?
The Montfortula rugosa is a marine species, meaning it lives in the ocean. You can find these interesting limpets off the coasts of several countries. They are common around Australia, from the western parts all the way to South Queensland. They also live near Tasmania and New Zealand. These limpets usually attach themselves to rocks in shallow coastal waters.
