Have you ever heard of the limpet? It’s a tiny snail-like herbivore that, until recently, never got the credit it deserves. Why? Because researchers are just starting to realize the essential role that limpets are playing in protecting coastal ecosystems from rising temperatures. See here how these hungry sea-creatures are helping other organisms thrive in the face of climate change.
These hungry snails are guarding coastal ecosystems against climate change
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