🌿Native Nature

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Crepidula fornicata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Littorinimorpha ›Family: Calyptraeidae ›Genus: Crepidula

About

The common slipper shell, Crepidula fornicata, has many other common names, including common Atlantic slippersnail, boat shell, quarterdeck shell, fornicating slipper snail, Atlantic Slipper Limpet and it is known in Britain as the "common slipper limpet". This is a species of medium-sized sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Calyptraeidae, the slipper snails and cup and saucer snails.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Atlantic Slippersnail?
The scientific name of Common Atlantic Slippersnail is Crepidula fornicata.
What kingdom does Common Atlantic Slippersnail belong to?
Common Atlantic Slippersnail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Atlantic Slippersnail belong to?
Common Atlantic Slippersnail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Common Atlantic Slippersnail belong to?
Common Atlantic Slippersnail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Common Atlantic Slippersnail belong to?
Common Atlantic Slippersnail belongs to the order Littorinimorpha.
What family does Common Atlantic Slippersnail belong to?
Common Atlantic Slippersnail belongs to the family Calyptraeidae.
What genus does Common Atlantic Slippersnail belong to?
Common Atlantic Slippersnail belongs to the genus Crepidula.