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Description: | Limpets are a very common and widespread species found all along Britain's coast. They are most often seen tightly fixed to the rocks, as they prefer to feed when they are immersed in water. When exposed, they seal a small amount of water inside their shell and grip onto the rock to prevent themselves drying out. Limpets feed on seaweed and algae. They are an important source of food for many larger predators including sea anemones, crabs and shore birds. | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.invertebratezoology.19611 | Go to resource |
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