Adelaide Periwinkle

Chlorodiloma adelaidae (Philippi, 1851)

Patterning varies, but grey checking on a pale background

How to identify Chlorodiloma adelaidae?

What habitats does Chlorodiloma adelaidae live in?

Lives intertidally amongst rocks and seaweed this species differs only from Chlorodiloma crinita in lacking the tooth at the base of the columella. The coloration, sculpture and form are identical

What is the distribution of Chlorodiloma adelaidae?

South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania

How big does Chlorodiloma adelaidae grow?

Can grow to around 20mm

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