Tropical Chiton [Callochiton castaneus]
Description
The Tropical Chiton, or Callochiton castaneus, is a species that inhabits the tropical waters, particularly those of Australia and New Zealand. It possesses a chestnut-colored, glossy shell with eight separate plates. This species is often found on rocky substrates in the intertidal zone and is known to graze on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Keeled Chitons
Ischnochitonidae
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| Genus |
Callochiton
Callochiton
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