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Amblychilepas platyactis McLean & Kilburn 1986

Amblychilepas platyactis

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Amblychilepas platyactis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets.[1]

Description

The size of this species varies between 11 mm and 25 mm.

Distribution

This marine species occurs off West Cape to East London, South Africa

References

  • Steyn, D.G. & Lussi, M. (1998) Marine Shells of South Africa. An Illustrated Collector’s Guide to Beached Shells. Ekogilde Publishers, Hartebeespoort, South Africa, ii + 264 pp. page(s): 12

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Amblychilepas platyactis: Brief Summary

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Amblychilepas platyactis is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Fissurellidae, the keyhole limpets.

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