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A comparative study of the density of patella vulgata (common limpet) across a sheltered shore and an exposed shore.
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A comparative study of the density of patella vulgata (common limpet) across a sheltered shore and an exposed shore Aim: - To investigate the limpet density of patella vulgaris (common limpet) across a sheltered rock shore and an exposed rocky shore at the optimum niche level at both shores. Introduction: - Limpets are distinctive animals that are best known for their ability to cling onto rocks. Patella vulgata (common limpet) can be found wherever there is a rock layer firm enough for it to attach to the rocks or stones, this can be from the high shore down to the lowest part of the tide. It is abundant on all rocky shores of all wave exposure. The limpet is usually not abundant on shores where there are large growths of seaweed. The conical shell of Patella vulgata is up to 6 cm long with radiating ridges and the top central...
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