Patella pellucida (Linnaeus, 1758) var. pellucidum - Blue-rayed limpet (Marine snail images)

A small species of limpet usually less than half inch in length but can grow to an inch. Live animals can be commonly seen on the lower shore feeding on kelp, it's beautiful blue markings are most striking. The shells are quite brittle and break easily and are found along the high tide mark. This species is common on both north and south coasts.

Images taken on both north and south coasts of the Westcountry; a common find at the extreme low water mark.

Scientific and European Names:
Patella pellucida, Ansates pellucida, Helcion pellucidum, Blue-rayed limpet, Blauwgestreepte schaalhoren, Gladde schaalhoren, Helcion transparent, Patine.

APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.