Patella vulgata Linnaeus, 1758
Common Limpet
Patella vulgataLinnaeus, 1758 - Common Limpet, Colony - in situ

Image 0002: Colony - in situ (2)

Also shows Some of the smaller, less conical shells are probably another species

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Magnification standard photograph or close-upstandard photograph or close-up
Equipment used Canon EOS400D dSLR with Tamron SP AF Di 90mm Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:10
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P69282
Found as Living animal
Date 10 Jun 2007
OS grid ref SW61
Lat/Lon 50° 0' N, 5° 20' W
Location West Cornwall, VC1, England
Record summary on rocks in harbour
Return to Record page Patella vulgata on 10 Jun 2007 at SW61 in West Cornwall
Return to Taxon page Patella vulgata
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