Marlin Harms, California USA, California, USA
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Tegula funebralis (A. Adams, 1855)
The Black Turban inhabits rocky intertidal zones, between low and high tide lines.Juveniles are found mostly under rocks and among coarse sands.Empty black turban snail shells are often utilized by hermit crabs.
Tegula funebralis is primarily herbivorous. This species feeds on rock encrusting algae, macroscopic algae (preference for Nereocystis luetkana and Macrocystis integrifolia), or organic detritus.
Synonymised names:
Chlorostoma funebrale A. Adams, 1855 (original combination)
Chlorostoma funebrale var. subapertum Carpenter, 1864
Chlorostoma funebralis (A. Adams, 1855)
The Black Turban inhabits rocky intertidal zones, between low and high tide lines.Juveniles are found mostly under rocks and among coarse sands.Empty black turban snail shells are often utilized by hermit crabs.
Tegula funebralis is primarily herbivorous. This species feeds on rock encrusting algae, macroscopic algae (preference for Nereocystis luetkana and Macrocystis integrifolia), or organic detritus.
Synonymised names:
Chlorostoma funebrale A. Adams, 1855 (original combination)
Chlorostoma funebrale var. subapertum Carpenter, 1864
Chlorostoma funebralis (A. Adams, 1855)
