Thick Top Shell
Phorcus lineatus
The adult thick top shell lives on wave-washed rocky shores, especially among seaweeds and crevices. It slowly grazes films of algae from stone with its rasping radula. Its thick, patterned shell and tight-fitting operculum help it withstand predators and exposure at low tide.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Thick Top Shell