Six-plated chiton [Rhyssoplax tristis]
Description
This species is a type of chiton, a marine mollusk, that is found in the waters of New Zealand. Its shell typically has six plates and a dark grey or black color. It inhabits rocky substrates, particularly in the intertidal zone. Its distinguishing features include a girdle covered with small scales and a shell covered in fine granules.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Lepidopleurida
Lepidopleurida
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| Family |
Chitonidae
Chitonidae
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| Genus |
Rhyssoplax
Rhyssoplax
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