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Lottia pelta

Photo by misako
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted these limpets in the Gerstle Cove State Marine Reserve tide pools at Salt Point State Park, CA.

Habitat:

Gerstle Cove State Marine Reserve tide pools.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Lottia pelta

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Comments (5)
misako
I am going to try to visit the Santa Cruz tide pools.
KarenP
Tide pools are great places to observe. Love them!
CindyBinghamKeiser
We love the San Diego tidepools! Please post more pics of you have them!
misako
My first time seeing them too. I had never been to tide pools and it was amazing how many different species live there.

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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California Tidepools!

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

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