Kingdom Animalia Class Polyplacophora Family Chitonidae Rank Species | Phylum Mollusca Order Chitonida Genus Chiton | |
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Similar Chiton tuberculatus, Chiton glaucus, Chiton, Chiton magnificus, Chiton olivaceus | ||
Chiton squamosus is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons.
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Description
Chiton squamosus can reach a length of 50–75 millimetres (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.
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.
References
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