Little Blue Periwinkle (species: Nodilittorina unifasciata) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Nodilittorina unifasciata
Little Blue Periwinkle


©Paul Morris: Little Blue Periwinkle (Nodilittorina unifasciata)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Mollusca
Class Gastropoda
Order Neotaenioglossa
Family Littorinidae
Genus Austrolittorina
Species Nodilittorina unifasciata

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 1.6 cm (Length of specimen)

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Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Very common around Sydney, lives in the splash zone and high intertidal zone on rocky platforms, where it is found in clusters of individuals. Clusters are often seen congregating in small cracks and crevices where there is a little moisture.

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