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Chiton

Photo by LauraPound
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38.4496, -123.116

Field Notes

Notes:

I know it's a chiton, but I don't know the scientific name.

Species ID Suggestions

Chiton

Polyplacophora
turtlesandtombstones
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Comments (5)
LauraPound
Thank you Maria dB and Jakubko. It's the first live one I'd ever seen.
LauraPound
Chief RedEarth, YukoChartraw, thank you! turtlesandtombstones, thank you. Any idea as to genus and/or species?

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Flora and Fauna of California Wilderness
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Chitons of the North California
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California Tidepools!
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Westcoast Wonders
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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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