Nerita Plicata
Nerita plicata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
A thick shelled nerite of intertidal reefs and boulders, it clings near the half tide mark where it grazes algae off rock between the wash of waves. The ribbed shell is small, about 2 centimetres, and a tough trapdoor seals it shut against drying out and predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Cycloneritida › Neritidae › Nerita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216260.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nerita Plicata live?
- The Nerita Plicata (Nerita plicata) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- Is the Nerita Plicata dangerous to divers?
- The Nerita Plicata is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nerita Plicata get?
- The Nerita Plicata grows to about 2.3 cm.