Emarginula striatula
NameEmarginula striatula
Scientific NameEmarginula striatula
Common NameStriate Slit Limpet
FamilyFissurellidae
GenusEmarginula
Speciesstriatula
Geographic DistributionNortheast Atlantic Ocean, including the British Isles, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Average Size (mm)5-15 mm in length, with some individuals reaching up to 20 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its limpet-like, oval shape, the presence of a deep, narrow anterior slit (emargination) at the shell's front margin, and numerous strong, radiating ribs (striae) that extend from the apex to the margin, giving it a corrugated appearance.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Quoy & Gaimard, 1834)
Description
A small, cap-shaped marine gastropod shell, commonly known as a slit limpet, characterized by its oval outline, prominent radiating ribs, and a distinctive anterior slit or emargination at the shell margin. The specimen in the image is off-white to cream in color and appears to be a dead shell found on sand.
