Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of marine limpet: Patella vulgata is the scientific name for the common limpet, a type of sea snail with a simple, conical shell, commonly found on rocky shores in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The rocky pool was covered with Patella vulgata.
  • Scientists study the feeding habits of Patella vulgata.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and ecological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific species in academic writing, biological surveys, and marine ecology.
  • The study monitored the population density of Patella vulgata along the coastline.

Variants and Related Words

• Limpet (n): The common name for gastropod mollusks in the family Patellidae, including .
  • The limpet's strong foot allows it to cling tightly to rocks.
• Common limpet (n): The everyday English name for .

Synonyms

• Common limpet: The standard non-scientific synonym.

Noun

1. marine limpet