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Mossy Chiton (Mopalia muscosa)

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wendy5

Date

January 29, 2015

Description

This Mopalia muscosa or Mossy Chiton has an empty shell, perhaps eaten by a gull or other predator. It was covered in algae growing all over its eight plates. The inside color of this chiton is a pretty shade of turquoise.

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