One's usually clinging on (6)

I believe the answer is:

limpet

(Other definitions for limpet that I've seen before include "A shellfish that sticks fast" , "Gastropod that sticks to rocks" , "Proverbially clinging shellfish" , "Clinging gastropod" , "Rockpool clinger?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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