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List Of Marine Gastropods Of South Africa
This list of marine gastropods of South Africa attempts to list all of the sea snails and sea slugs of South Africa, in other words the marine gastropod molluscs of that area. This list is a sub-list of the List of marine molluscs of South Africa. Gastropoda Marine gastropods in South Africa include: Patellogastropoda Patellidae - True limpets *'' Cellana radiata capensis'' (Gmelin, 1791)(Port Alfred to Kenya) (syn. ''Cellana capensis'' Gmelin, ''Helcioniscus capensis'' (Gmelin, 1790), ''Patella capensis'' Gmelin, 1791) *Variable limpet ''Helcion concolor'' Krauss, 1848 (Eastern Cape to Mozambique) *''Helcion dunkeri'' Krauss, 1848 (Namibia to KwaZulu-Natal) *Prickly limpet ''Helcion pectunculus'' (Gmelin, 1791) (Namibia to central KwaZulu-Natal) *Rayed limpet '' Helcion pruinosis'' Krauss, 1848 (Cape Columbine to central KwaZulu-Natal) *'' Patella aphanes'' (Robson, 1986) (Transkei to Cape Vidal) (syn. ''Scutellastra aphanes'') *Argenville's limpet '' Patella argenvillei'' Krau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marine Species Distribution Reference Map Southern Africa
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Patella Cochlear
''Scutellastra cochlear'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Patellidae, one of the families of true limpets. It is commonly known as the snail patella, the pear limpet or the spoon limpet and is native to South Africa. It often grows in association with the crustose coralline alga ''Spongites yendoi'' and a filamentous red alga which it cultivates in a garden. It was first described by the malacologist Ignaz von Born in 1778 as ''Patella cochlear''. Description ''Scutellastra cochlear'' has a distinctive pear-shaped shell. It is a slow-growing species and may live for 25 years, attaining a length of . The outer surface is often encrusted with coralline algae. The inner surface is white with a bluish tinge, sometimes speckled with black patches, and with a black, U-shaped muscle scar. Distribution and habitat ''Scutellastra cochlear'' is native to exposed coasts of South Africa where it forms dense colonies on rocks on the lower shore. Its rang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patelloida Profunda Albonotata
''Patelloida'' is a genus of sea snails or true limpets, marine gastropod molluscs in the subfamily Lottiinae of the family Lottiidae, one of the families of true limpets.Bouchet, P.; Rosenberg, G. (2014). Patelloida Quoy & Gaimard, 1834. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=205118 on 2014-08-06 (This genus name should not be confused with the similar-sounding true limpet superfamily Patelloidea, which is also part of the Patellogastropoda). Species Species within the genus ''Patelloida'' include according to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) * '' Patelloida alticostata'' (Angas, 1865) * ''Patelloida bellatula'' (Iredale, 1929) * '' Patelloida chamorrorum'' Lindberg & Vermeij, 1985 * '' Patelloida conulus'' (Dunker, 1861) * ''Patelloida corticata'' ( Hutton, 1880) * ''Patelloida cryptalirata'' (Macpherson, 1955) * ''Patelloida exilis'' (Philippi, 1846) * ''Patelloida garrettii'' (Pilsbry, 1891) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lottiidae
Lottiidae is a family of sea snails, specifically true limpets, marine gastropod mollusks in the superfamily Lottioidea and the clade Patellogastropoda (according to the taxonomy of the Gastropoda by Bouchet & Rocroi, 2005). Subfamilies 2005 taxonomy This family consists of the two following subfamilies (according to the taxonomy of the Gastropoda by Bouchet & Rocroi, 2005): * Lottiinae Gray, 1840 ** tribe Lottiini Gray, 1840 - synonym: Tecturidae Gray, 1847 ** tribe Scurriini Lindberg, 1988 * Patelloidinae Chapman & Gabriel, 1923 2007 taxonomy Nakano & Ozawa (2007)Nakano T. & Ozawa T. (2007). "Worldwide phylogeography of limpets of the order Patellogastropoda: Molecular, morphological and palaeontological evidence". ''Journal of Molluscan Studies'' 73(1) 79-99. . made changes in taxonomy of Patellogastropoda based on molecular phylogeny research: Acmaeidae Forbes, 1850 is a synonym of Lottiidae and assigned genera ''Acmaea'' and '' Niveotectura'' into Lottiidae. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Tabularis
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone (i.e., embedded within a tendon or a muscle) in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about four years of age. Structure The patella is a sesamoid bone roughly triangular in shape, with the apex of the patella facing downwards. The apex is the most inferior (lowest) part of the patella. It is pointed in shape, and gives attachment to the patellar ligament. The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards centre by a thicker margin. The tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle attaches to the base of the patella., with the vastus intermedius muscle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Sanguinans
''Cymbula sanguinans'', the giant pinkray limpet, is a species of giant limpet, a marine mollusc in the family Patellidae. It is native to the coast of South Africa. At one time thought to be a subspecies of ''Cymbula miniata'', molecular analysis has shown ''C. sanguinans'' warrants being treated as a full species, despite there being no obvious morphological differences between the two. This makes difficult the task of deciding which of the previous research studies refer to ''C. sanguinans'', and which refer to ''C. miniata''. Description ''Cymbula sanguinans'' is a very large limpet, with a shell length that can exceed , but most individuals are rather smaller than this. The shell is oval, with the highest point of the cone about one third of the distance from the anterior end. The external surface has fine sculpturing and is cream-coloured with radial bands and streaks in brown or pinkish-brown; the interior is a similar colour, with a whitish muscle scar. Ecology ''Cymbul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Pica
''Scutellastra exusta'' is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Patellidae, one of the families of true limpets. Dead ''Scutellastra exusta'' help to form shallow marine sediment beds. Description Individual ''Scutellastra exusta'' can grow up to 34.4 millimeters across and weigh up to 7.22 grams. They reproduce sexually, they feed on algae. They move via a form of mucus meditated gliding. They have a stemmata through which they can sense some visual information. Distribution This species can be found in the benthic zone along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, namely in eastern South Africa and in the Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman ( ar, خليج عمان ''khalīj ʿumān''; fa, دریای عمان ''daryâ-ye omân''), also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran ( ar, خلیج مکران ''khalīj makrān''; fa, دریای مکرا .... References Patellidae Gastropods described in 1854 {{Pate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Oculus
''Cymbula oculus'' is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Patellidae, one of the families of true limpets. Description The shell is low, and a dull brown on the outside. It has about 10 major ribs. The margin of the interior is broad and black, with a light pinkish brown centre. Juveniles are yellow with iridescent green flecks. Attains up to 100mm length.Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. (2010). ''Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa'' Struik Nature, Cape Town. Distribution South coast of South Africa. Habitat Inhabits the rocky mid-shore zone. Biology Protandrous hermaphrodite Sequential hermaphroditism (called dichogamy in botany) is a type of hermaphroditism that occurs in many fish, gastropods, and plants. Sequential hermaphroditism occurs when the individual changes its sex at some point in its life. In particular, ..., changing to female at about 2 to 3 years. Consumes alg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Obtecta
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone (i.e., embedded within a tendon or a muscle) in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about four years of age. Structure The patella is a sesamoid bone roughly triangular in shape, with the apex of the patella facing downwards. The apex is the most inferior (lowest) part of the patella. It is pointed in shape, and gives attachment to the patellar ligament. The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards centre by a thicker margin. The tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle attaches to the base of the patella., with the vastus intermedius muscle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Miniata
''Cymbula miniata'' is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Patellidae Patellidae is a taxonomic family of sea snails or true limpets, marine gastropod molluscs in the clade Patellogastropoda. (The superfamily Patelloidea should not be confused with the similar-sounding genus of true limpets ''Patelloida'' which ..., one of the families of true limpets. Description Distribution References External links * Patellidae Gastropods described in 1778 {{Patellidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Longicosta
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone (i.e., embedded within a tendon or a muscle) in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about four years of age. Structure The patella is a sesamoid bone roughly triangular in shape, with the apex of the patella facing downwards. The apex is the most inferior (lowest) part of the patella. It is pointed in shape, and gives attachment to the patellar ligament. The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards centre by a thicker margin. The tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle attaches to the base of the patella., with the vastus intermedius muscle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patella Granularis
The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles. In humans, the patella is the largest sesamoid bone (i.e., embedded within a tendon or a muscle) in the body. Babies are born with a patella of soft cartilage which begins to ossify into bone at about four years of age. Structure The patella is a sesamoid bone roughly triangular in shape, with the apex of the patella facing downwards. The apex is the most inferior (lowest) part of the patella. It is pointed in shape, and gives attachment to the patellar ligament. The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards centre by a thicker margin. The tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle attaches to the base of the patella., with the vastus intermedius muscle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
