Calyptraea centralis
species of mollusc
Calyptraea centralis is a species of sea snail of the family Calyptraeidae, a marine gastropod mollusk also known as the slipper snail, slipper limpet, cup-and-saucer snail, or Chinese hat snail.
Description and habitat
The species' maximum recorded shell length is 15 mm (0.59 in). Calyptraea centralis has been recorded at depths from 0m to 183 m (600 ft).
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