Southern Spiny Chiton [Notoplax mariae]
Description
The Southern Spiny Chiton is a marine mollusk found in the intertidal zones of southern New Zealand. It has a spiny girdle and grows up to 3 cm long. The color varies from light brown to olive green, similar to the Northern Spiny Chiton.
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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