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Common Limpet

Patella vulgata

Limpets scrape algae off rocks using a radula—an impressive, tooth-like structure. Each limpet often returns to its exact “home scar” in the rock, fitting perfectly to reduce water loss when exposed at low tide. On Lihou’s intertidal rocks, you will find these conical creatures, securely gripping even in wave-swept conditions.

  • Habitat: Rocky intertidal zones, clinging to exposed surfaces.
  • When to See: Year-round
  • Length: up to ~6 cm

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