Emarginula bajula
NameEmarginula bajula
Scientific NameEmarginula bajula
Common NameSlit limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusEmarginula
Speciesbajula
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, specifically recorded from various parts of Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapeconical
Average Size (mm)5-10
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its conical, limpet-like form, the prominent anterior slit or emargination, and the strong, numerous radial ribs that extend from the apex to the margin, often crossed by finer concentric growth lines. The apex is usually recurved.
Raritycommon
Author CitationHedley, 1907
Description
A small, limpet-like marine gastropod shell, characterized by its conical shape and distinctive anterior slit. The shell surface is sculptured with prominent radial ribs and finer concentric growth lines, giving it a textured appearance. The apex is slightly posterior and recurved. The specimen in the image appears to be a dead shell found on sandy substrate.
