Turbinate Monodont
Phorcus turbinatus
Adult turbinate monodonts live on rocky Mediterranean and nearby Atlantic shores, moving over exposed rocks between tides. They graze algae and biofilm with a rasping radula, then shelter in crevices or clamp tightly to the substrate. Its strong spiral shell and closing operculum help it endure pounding surf and temporary exposure to air.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Turbinate Monodont