Common Chiton [Rhyssoplax polita]
Description
The Common Chiton, or Rhyssoplax polita, is a species of chiton that can be found on rocks in the intertidal zone. It has a smooth, shiny, and often greenish-brown appearance. The species is distinguishable by the eight separate shell plates that overlap slightly at the back and front.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Chitons
Chitonidae
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| Genus |
Rhyssoplax
Rhyssoplax
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