Appearance and lifestyle:
Alikreukel (Turbo sarmaticus) is a slow-growing herbivorous sea snail belonging to the class Gastropoda. Gastropods have a large foot on top of which are the body organs which include the gut, reproductive organs, the blood system, heart and kidney. There are restrictions on collecting these animals: 5 per day per person; minimum size 63.5mm.
Habitat:
Found in intertidal pools up to depths of about 8m. They are able to close their shells with a lid to prevent water loss. Although common, it is not easy to find large individuals except in marine reserves.
Diet:
Herbivorous and mostly eats seaweed and algae.
Threats:
Climate change, pollution, overharvesting.
Able to close their shells with a lid to prevent water loss
Found in intertidal pools up to depths of about 8m
Alikreukel is a marine snail