Smooth
limpet
Cellana sp.
Family Nacellidae
updated
Aug 2020
Where
seen? This
smooth-shelled limpet is not as commonly seen nor seen in as large
numbers as other limpets. It is often seen on the smooth surfaces
of recently opened oyster shells stuck on boulders, especially in
shady places. So far, more commonly seen on our Northern shores.
Features: About 2-3cm long. Thin
shell smooth with fine grooves. There is no hole at the top of the
shell. Body plain white or yellow. The
smooth limpet is a true limpet that breathes through gills. |
Chek Jawa,
May 05
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Underside.
Chek Jawa,
May 05
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Gills form a frilly edge around the body.
Chek Jawa,
Jan 05
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Smooth
limpets on Singapore shores |
Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Pulau Sekudu, Jun 17
Photo
shared by Marcus Ng on flickr. |
Pulau Tekukor, Mar 24
Photo
shared by Vincent Choo on facebook. |
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Links
References
- Tan Siong
Kiat and Henrietta P. M. Woo, 2010 Preliminary
Checklist of The Molluscs of Singapore (pdf), Raffles
Museum of Biodiversity Research, National University of Singapore.
- Tan, K. S.
& L. M. Chou, 2000. A
Guide to the Common Seashells of Singapore. Singapore
Science Centre. 160 pp.
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