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Chiton squamosus

Species of mollusc From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chiton squamosus
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Chiton squamosus is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons.[1][2]

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Description

Chiton squamosus can reach a length of 50–75 mm (2.0–3.0 in). The seven valves are dull, ashen-gray with dull-brown, irregular, wide, longitudinal stripes. Girdle alternates pale stripes of grayish white and grayish green.[3][4]

Distribution and habitat

Chiton squamosus is present in southeastern Florida and the West Indies. These chitons occur in rocky coasts, in the zones of sweeping of the waves, at a depth of 0 – 3 meters.[3]

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