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Gibbula umbilicalis

Da Costa, 1778

Purple topshell

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Identification
Biology
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Classification   {MSG_BIOLOGY_LISTE_CATEGORIES}
Latin name : Gibbula umbilicalis (Da Costa, 1778)
Synonyms :
Classification : Prosobranchia [ Milne-Edwards, 1848 ] ( Sea snails )
 
Name : Troque ombriqué
Gibbule
Name : Purple topshell
Flat top-shell
Identification   {MSG_BIOLOGY_LISTE_CATEGORIES}
Main identification characters
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La coquille peut atteindre 15-25 mm. Espèce très commune des côtes rocheuses, que l'on trouve également sous les pierres et à l'abri des algues.
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Biology   {MSG_BIOLOGY_LISTE_CATEGORIES}
Feed
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Algues et détritus.
Cycle of life / Reproduction
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Interaction with other species
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Distribution   {MSG_BIOLOGY_LISTE_CATEGORIES}
Habitat

Grass

Rocks
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Geographical distribution
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Atlantique (Iles britaniques jusqu'à Gibraltar).
Links   {MSG_BIOLOGY_LISTE_CATEGORIES}
Websites :
http://www.gastropods.com/8/Shell_2198.html
http://www.marlin.ac.uk/species/Gibbulaumbilicalis.htm
http://www.univ-lehavre.fr/cybernat/pages/gibbumbi.htm

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Bibliography   {MSG_BIOLOGY_LISTE_CATEGORIES}
Découvrir l'Atlantique, la Manche et la mer du Nord
Steven Weinberg
Editions Nathan 1994
Data sheet written by Chris , 4/11/2004

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