Kingdom Animalia Order Neoloricata Genus Cryptoplax | Phylum Mollusca Family Criptoplacidae Rank Species | |
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Cryptoplax iredalei, the Iredale's fleshy-chiton, is a species of chiton in the cryptoplax genus.
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Description
The typical shell-length of Cryptoplax iredalei can reach about 36 millimetres (1.4 in). Body is narrow and flattened, oval shaped, with 8 shell sections or valves. The basic color is brown to red-brown, sometimes with light and dark bands.
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia. These chitons can be found subtidally under rocks and stones.
Etymology
The name honours Tom Iredale.
References
Cryptoplax iredalei Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA