Mediterranean Limpet

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Patella caerulea

Mediterranean Limpet, a reference photo
Photo: Holger Krisp · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Patella caerulea, is a species of limpet in the family Patellidae. It is known by the common names Mediterranean limpet and rayed Mediterranean limpet. It is native to the Mediterranean Sea.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean 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.

Easily confused with

Classification

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

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