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Mossy Chiton

Mopalia spp

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Moves at night at high tides. This species homes to a special place on the rock after each trip. Home ranges of different individuals usually do not overlap. Permanently submerged individuals in tidepools may not home.

Habitat:

Tide pool at longbeach,california

Reference Links:

Mossy chiton • Mopalia muscosa - Biodiversity of the Central Coast

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
i am happy that you saw my chitons,Neil. There is one more,the flame lined chiton. See if you can find it and let me know what you think of them. Chitons are amazing Neil and it is more fun talking about it with you since you are in the same phase! Added Joy of PN amongst other things!
Neil Ross
They return to the same spot? Awesome.
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PublishedMay 13, 2016

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