Family: |
Lottiidae (lottiid limpets) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Canada. |
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Biology: |
Occurs in high intertidal zones. Grazing occurs at high tide on microscopic and macroscopic encrusting algae. Sessile when the tide is out. Preyed on by the sea star, Pisaster ochraceus; demonstrates an avoidance response to the presence of sea stars. Also preyed on by shore crabs, P. crassipes (Ref. 310). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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