Eight-Rib Emarginula
Hemitoma octoradiata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–23 m
- Max size: 3.2 cm
A small slit limpet of intertidal and offshore coral reefs, reaching about 3 centimetres on algae, coral, rock and sand down to around 23 metres. A notch at the front of its shell vents water that has passed over the gills.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Lepetellida › Fissurellidae › Hemitoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 419360.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eight-Rib Emarginula live?
- The Eight-Rib Emarginula (Hemitoma octoradiata) is typically found at 0–23 m.
- How big does the Eight-Rib Emarginula get?
- The Eight-Rib Emarginula grows to about 3.2 cm.