eastern cape scuba diving
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| Scientific name: |
Haliotis midae |
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| Taxonomy |
| Phyulm |
Sub Phylum |
Class |
Sub Class |
Order |
Sub Order |
Family |
Sub Family |
Genus |
Species |
| Mollusca |
Not Defined |
Gastropoda |
Not Defined |
Archaeogastropoda |
Not Defined |
Haliotididae |
Not Defined |
Haliotis |
Haliotis midae |
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Short Description:
Shell large ,heavy and strong The outer surface of the single shell has a row of small holes, most of which fill in as the animal grows; some remain open as outlets for waste productsMargin of foot with a dense fur of fleshy projevtions
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Identification
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| Size: |
190mm |
| Behaviour: |
Sexual maturity reached at 8-10 years |
| Diet: |
Kelp and red algae,pieces of drift weed often been trapped by clamping down the foot |
| Distribution: |
Langebaan to Wild Coast |
| Depth: |
1-7m |
| Habitat: |
Adults occupy crevices or exposed positions on shallow reefsreaching maximum density in bed of kelp |
| Refernce: |
- Two Oceans
(A guide to the marine life of Southern Africa)
GM Branch;CL Griffiths;ML Branch;LE Beckley
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Database Statistics
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eastern cape scuba diving
