Shell Family of Taiwan
Fissurellidae 裂螺科contain78 species in Taiwan,show76 - 78
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Fissurellidae 裂螺科Shell patelliform with apex positional posteriorly to centrally in most species. Slit formed at anterior margin, or foramen on or in front of apex. Closed part of slit or foramen oftern separated as selenizone. Protoconch spirally coiling, but teleoconch turned to be limpets by rapid expansion of whorl. Attaching to rock, gravel, and pebbles.
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 Tugalina gigas   (v. Martens, 1881)  
 Tugalina vadososinuata   (Yokoyama, 1922)  
 Tugalina vadososinuata hoonsooi   Choe, Yoon et Habe, 1992