Author | Carlson, R.I., Shulman, M.J. & Ellis, J.C. |
Year | 2006 |
Title | Factors contributing to spatial heterogeneity in the abundance of the Common Periwinkle Littorina littorea (L.) |
Type | Paper |
Source | J. Mollus. Stud. Vol 72: 149-156. |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | "Structural elements of the habitat, such as rugosity and percentage of uncovered substrate, are among the most important predictors of L. littorea abundance on moderately protected, rocky intertidal shores." |
Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
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Current | Littorina littorea | Common Periwinkle, Edible Periwinkle, Winkle | Animalia: Littorinimorpha: Littorinidae |
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