Common tortoise limpet
A species of Testudinalia, Also known as Tortoiseshell limpet, Common tortoiseshell limpet Scientific name : Testudinalia testudinalis Genus : Testudinalia
Common tortoise limpet, A species of Testudinalia
Also known as:
Tortoiseshell limpet, Common tortoiseshell limpet
Botanical name: Testudinalia testudinalis
Genus: Testudinalia
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Description
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Description
T. testudinalis has a low domed shell, oval in outline. It can grow to up to 30 x 24 x 10 mm but typically is about half this size. The apex is towards the anterior of the shell and fine ridges radiate from it. The shell is banded with brown and white. The mantle is the part of the body wall immediately under the shell and at the edges it is curled round to form a collar. The foot is broad and oval. The head bears two sensory tentacles with a tiny black eye at the base of each.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Snails and slugs Family
Tortoiseshell limpets Genus
Testudinalia Species
Common tortoise limpet 
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