Common European Limpet

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Patella vulgata

Common European Limpet, a reference photo
Photo: Tango22 · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Patella vulgata, common name the common limpet or common European limpet is a species of sea snail. It is a typical true limpet; a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Patellidae, with gills. This species occurs in the waters of Western Europe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common European Limpet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Gastropoda
Order
Patellida
Family
Patellidae
Genus
Patella
Species
Patella vulgata

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