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Tectura virginea is a species of sea snail, a true limpet, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Lottiidae, one of the families of true limpets. It is commonly known as the white tortoiseshell limpet.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of White Tortoiseshell 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
- Nacellida
- Family
- Lottiidae
- Genus
- Tectura
- Species
- Tectura virginea
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