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Shield limpet

Lottia pelta

Description:

Viewed from above Shield Limpets are oval with a slightly off-center peak. Their color varies from white or gray to tan or brown. It's often good camouflage.

Habitat:

Spotted on the sea wall at Redondo Beach.

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2 Comments

Brian38
Brian38 6 years ago

yes. Thanks for commenting Hema. I'll be making a separate spotting for the barnacles soon.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 6 years ago

Did you notice the barnacles in the picture?

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Federal Way, Washington, USA

Spotted on Nov 27, 2017
Submitted on Dec 26, 2017

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