| Family: |
Lottiidae (lottiid limpets) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: from Oregon to Baja California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
The species contains limatulone, a triterpene which inhibits fish and crab predation. It is located in the foot tissue of the species (Refs. 100100, 100405) (Ref. 100405). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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