
Distinguished by its operculum, which has a greenish tinge and is smooth or has only a faint granulation. Shell with strong, spirally-arranged nodules, the uppermost row on the body whorl being particularly well developed and forming distinct knobs.
About 35 mm.
Very common in the mid-shore where it is found in pools or under boulders.
Two Oceans: A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa (2007, 2016)



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