Littorina littorea
The most abundant mollusc on British rocky shores, found from the splash zone to the low water mark. Periwinkles are the dominant grazer of rocky shores, keeping surfaces clear of algae. They have been eaten as seafood for centuries.
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Record sightingConservation Status: LC
Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.