Hairy-Plated Chiton [Notoplax hirta]
Description
This species is commonly found in the intertidal and subtidal zones of New Zealand and Southeast Australia. It has an oval-shaped body, measuring up to 3 cm long, and characterized by its hairy girdle and eight shell plates. The Hairy-Plated Chiton has a varying color from greenish to brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Acanthochitonina
Acanthochitonina
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| Family |
Girdle Chitons
Acanthochitonidae
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| Genus |
Notoplax
Notoplax
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