| Family: |
Calyptraeidae (slipper shells) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in warm seas. |
| Diagnosis: |
Low conical limpet-like shell, apex is spirally coiled. Dorsal surface is ray-white with spirally arranged spines or knobby projections. Ventral surface is purple or black and smooth with distinct cup-like projections (Ref. 3350). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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