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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Gastropoda > Limpets |
| Smooth
limpet Cellana sp. Family Nacellidae updated Oct 10 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. Instead of feathery gills, the animal has a ring of gill leaflets along the edge of its body. The smooth limpet is a true limpet that breathes through gills. |
 Chek Jawa, May 05 |
 Chek Jawa, Jan 05 |
 Gills form a frilly edge around the body. |
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Smooth limpets on Singapore Shores
 Chek Jawa, Jan 06 |
 Changi, Jun 02 |
 East Coast, Jun 06 |
 Labrador, May 05 |
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