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Classification
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Latin name : |
Gibbula umbilicalis (Da Costa, 1778) |
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Classification : |
Prosobranchia [ Milne-Edwards, 1848 ] ( Sea snails ) |
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Name : |
Troque ombriqué
Gibbule
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Purple topshell
Flat top-shell
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Identification
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Main identification characters |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : 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
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Feed |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Algues et détritus. |
Cycle of life / Reproduction |
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Interaction with other species |
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Distribution
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Habitat |
Grass |
Rocks |
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Geographical distribution |
Data exist in different language. Feel free to update this datasheet and translate the data : Atlantique (Iles britaniques jusqu'à Gibraltar). |
Links
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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
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Découvrir l'Atlantique, la Manche et la mer du Nord
Steven Weinberg
Editions Nathan 1994
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Data sheet written by Chris , 4/11/2004
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