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Shield Limpet

Lottia pelta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Order: Nacellida ›Family: Lottiidae ›Genus: Lottia

About

Lottia pelta, common name the shield limpet, is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Lottiidae. It is still designated under its synonym Collisella pelta (Eschscholtz, 1833) in many textbooks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shield Limpet?
The scientific name of Shield Limpet is Lottia pelta.
What kingdom does Shield Limpet belong to?
Shield Limpet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shield Limpet belong to?
Shield Limpet belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Shield Limpet belong to?
Shield Limpet belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What order does Shield Limpet belong to?
Shield Limpet belongs to the order Nacellida.
What family does Shield Limpet belong to?
Shield Limpet belongs to the family Lottiidae.
What genus does Shield Limpet belong to?
Shield Limpet belongs to the genus Lottia.