Belknapchiton halistreptus [Belknapchiton halistreptus]
Description
This small chiton is a slow-moving grazer that clings to rocky surfaces, often blending in with the texture and color of the reef. Divers may spot it tucked into crevices or along rock faces, where its armored shell plates help it resist waves and abrasion.
Where To See Belknapchiton halistreptus
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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