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Black Tegula

tegula funebralis

The Black Tegula is a small, shiny sea snail that loves to hide among rocks. Its smooth, dark shell is not only pretty but also helps protect it from predators!

Hábitat: Coastal areas, especially in tide pools and rocky shorelines.

Aspecto

The Black Tegula has a sturdy, dark grey to black conical shell, often with a shiny purple-black interior. Its smooth exterior can sometimes show faint spiral lines, differentiating it from rougher shelled snails in its habitat.

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Black Tegula
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Black Tegula

Categoría

Invertebrate

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Ancient coastal peoples sometimes ate Black Tegulas as part of their diet.

Other small creatures might use empty Tegula shells as tiny homes.

The inside of their shell often has a shiny, iridescent purple-black color!

Their shells can get smoother over time from wave action and rubbing against rocks!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Super Suction Foot

Black Tegulas have a powerful muscular foot that creates strong suction, helping them cling tightly to rocks against strong waves.

Habilidad

Tough Tidepool Survivor

Black Tegulas can seal their shell openings to trap moisture, helping them survive out of water during low tide.

Habilidad

Algae Scraper

Black Tegulas use a file-like radula to scrape tiny algae and biofilm off rocky surfaces for food.

Medidas y detalles

Average Weight G
5 g
Lifespan Years
10 años
Average Shell Diameter Cm
2.5 cm
Max Shell Diameter Cm
3.5 cm

Dieta y alimentación

These marine snails munch on tiny plants and decaying bits found on rocks.

Alimentos principales

  • algae
  • diatoms
  • biofilm
  • detritus

Método de búsqueda

  • Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

ochre sea star

Pisaster ochraceus

A common predator in tide pools.

eats

black oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

Birds that pry snails off rocks.

hunts

emarginate dogwinkle

Nucella emarginata

Prey on smaller or injured tegulas.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el average Weight G de Black Tegula?

5 g

¿Cuánto vive Black Tegula?

10 años

¿Qué come Black Tegula?

These marine snails munch on tiny plants and decaying bits found on rocks.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Black Tegula?

Coastal areas, especially in tide pools and rocky shorelines.

¿Cómo caza Black Tegula?

Grazing

¿Cuál es el average Shell Diameter Cm de Black Tegula?

2.5 cm

¿Cuál es el max Shell Diameter Cm de Black Tegula?

3.5 cm

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