Belknapchiton sigwartae [Belknapchiton sigwartae]
Description
This chiton is typically encountered as a small, armored resident of rocky habitats. With careful observation, divers can spot its overlapping plates and the way it holds fast to the substrate, often appearing as a textured “lump” that’s more obvious than it is colorful.
Where To See Belknapchiton sigwartae
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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