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Purple topshell by Paul Naylor
Purple topshell
Scientific name: Steromphala umbilicalis
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Species information
Statistics
1.6cm high, 2.2.cm acrossConservation status
Common