Winkles

Question 1

Latin name for Limpit?

Answer 1

Patella Vulgata

Question 2

Latin name for Edible winkle?

Answer 2

Littorina littoria

Question 3

Latin name for Rough winkle?

Answer 3

Littorina saxatillis

Question 4

Latin name for Smooth winkles?

Answer 4

Littorina obtusata

Question 5

Characteristics of Common winkle? Littorina Litoria

Answer 5

1. Larger than other winkles
2. Spire
3. Plainer colours

Question 6

Characteristics of Rough winkle? Littorina Saxatillis

Answer 6

1. Smaller than common but similiar shape
2. Spire
3. Bumpier

Question 7

Characteristics of Flat winkle? Littorina Obstata?

Answer 7

1. Flatter, lack of spire
2. Brighter colours
3. Smoother

Question 8

Characteristic of Limpits and adaptations? Patella Vulgata (2)

Answer 8

1. Hard conical shell (against predation)
2. Strong foot (Holds onto rocks, creates vacumn to hold water)
3. Ridges (increases surface area for gaseous exchange)