Notoacmea facts for kids
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clade Patellogastropoda
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Lottioidea
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Lottiidae
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Notoacmea
Iredale, 1915
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Notoacmea is a group of small sea snails, often called true limpets. They are a type of mollusc that lives in the ocean. You can find these limpets mostly in the southern parts of the world. They belong to a family of snails called Lottiidae.
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About Notoacmea Limpets
Limpets are fascinating sea creatures. They are a kind of gastropod, which means "stomach-foot." This name describes how their body is mostly one big foot.
What is a Limpet?
A limpet is a type of sea snail. Unlike many snails, most limpets have a simple, cone-shaped shell. This shell helps protect them from predators. They use their strong, muscular foot to cling tightly to rocks. This grip is so strong that it's hard to pull them off!
Where Do Notoacmea Limpets Live?
Notoacmea limpets are known as a "southern genus." This means they are found in the southern parts of the world. Many species live around New Zealand and Australia. They often live in coastal areas, clinging to rocks in the intertidal zone. This is the area between high and low tide.
Different Types of Notoacmea Limpets
Scientists have identified many different species within the Notoacmea group. Each species has its own unique features. Here are some examples of accepted species:
- Notoacmea alta
- Notoacmea badia
- Notoacmea biradiata
- Notoacmea conoidea
- Notoacmea daedala
- Notoacmea elongata
- Notoacmea flammea
- Notoacmea inconspicua
- Notoacmea mayi
- Notoacmea parviconoidea
- Notoacmea petterdi
- Notoacmea pileopsis (also known as the black edged limpet)
- Notoacmea potae
- Notoacmea rapida
- Notoacmea scapha
- Notoacmea scopulina
- Notoacmea sturnus
- Notoacmea subantarctica
- Notoacmea subtilis
- Notoacmea turbatrix
Other well-known species include:
- Notoacmea insessa (the seaweed limpet)
- Notoacmea paleacea (the surfgrass limpet)
- Notoacmea persona (the mask limpet)
Scientists use different databases to keep track of all the species. The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) is one important source. These lists help us understand the amazing variety of life in our oceans.
Images for kids
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A shell of Notoacmea mayi
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A shell of Notoacmea persona
