Belknapchiton mutschkeae [Belknapchiton mutschkeae]
Description
Belknapchiton mutschkeae is a tough, armored mollusk that stays close to the seafloor, typically on rocks where food is available. With careful observation, divers can spot its plated body and notice how it remains anchored even in areas with some water movement.
Where To See Belknapchiton mutschkeae
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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