Megathura crenulata is a northeastern Pacific Ocean species of limpet in the family Fissurellidae [1] known commonly as the great keyhole limpet [2] or giant keyhole limpet. [3] Megathura is a …

As implied by its genus name (Mega), it is one of the largest keyhole limpets with a shell length of up to 13 centimeters wide. The giant keyhole limpet can be found in the intertidal zone, to a …

Mar 22, 2019 · Reaching about 125 mm (about 5 inches), the Giant Keyhole Limpet, Megathura crenulata G.B. Sowerby I, 1825, is one of the behemoths of the limpet universe. A herbivore …

A grazer and scavenger, Giant Keyhole Limpet primarily consumes algae and decaying organisms on the seafloor.

The giant keyhole limpet, Megathura crenulata, is a gastropod mollusk of the Fissure-llidae family that inhabits rocky substrates along the Eastern Pacific Ocean coastal zone.

This type of radula is found in the giant keyhole limpet (Megathura crenulata). The large size of this organism suggests that the rhipidoglossan radula entails a technological superiority for M. …

Oct 21, 2024 · The Giant Keyhole Limpet, Fissurella volcano**, _is a remarkable marine invertebrate that has captivated researchers and ocean enthusiasts alike. Endowed with a _ …