Limpets ©Richard Burkmar
Limpet
Scientific name: Patella vulgata
If you’ve ever been rockpooling, you’ve probably seen a limpet or two! Their cone-shaped shells clamp onto rocks until the tide comes in, at which point they become active. Limpets move around eating algae using their tough tongue.
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Length: 4cm Lifespan: 10-20 yearsConservation status
Common