Description ³

Chitons are a basal group of mollusks. They are oval in shape and have 8 separate, overlapping calcareous plates. The plates are embedded in a tough muscular girdle. They can be many different colors and can be easily overlooked because they are often small and well camouflaged.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Jerry Kirkhart, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/33466410@N00/2389306130
2. (c) Gordon C. Snelling, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Gordon C. Snelling
3. (c) Cassie Milam, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• World Register of Marine Species

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