Pacific Fuzzy Chiton [Euchelipluma pacifica]
Description
The Pacific Fuzzy Chiton, or Euchelipluma pacifica, is a marine mollusk found in the Pacific Ocean, particularly along the coasts of California and Oregon. It is characterized by its oval body covered in protective, bristle-like spines. This species inhabits intertidal zones, often hidden under rocks or in crevices during the day, emerging at night to feed on algae and other organic matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
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|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
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| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Carnivorous Sponges
Cladorhizidae
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| Genus |
Euchelipluma
Euchelipluma
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