Kaasichiton kamchatkensis [Kaasichiton kamchatkensis]
Description
In colder regions, this chiton can be found firmly attached to rocks, often where water flow brings food within reach. Divers usually see it as a compact, armored animal that looks like a small, weathered patch of shell until you notice it’s alive and holding tight.
Where To See Kaasichiton kamchatkensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Molluscs
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Loricate comb jellies (Ctenophore relatives)
Neoloricata
|
| Family |
Chitons (Lepidopleura & relatives)
Lepidopleurida
|
| Genus |
Lepidopleurina
Lepidopleurina
|
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