Collisella limatula unspecified
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Family:  Lottiidae (lottiid limpets)
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Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: from Oregon to Baja California.
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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)
Threat to humans: 
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