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West Indian Fuzzy Chiton

Acanthopleura granulata

Photo by Mel11
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Field Notes

Description:

This species is common within its range in the tropical Western Atlantic, but it is often not noticed, because its colour and texture are similar to the rocks on which it lives. With not many predators the West Indian fuzzy chiton can live up to 40 years

Habitat:

Rocky coastline

Notes:

This specific type of chiton displays hundreds of shell eyes (< 100 µm) embedded in their dorsal shell. These eyes provide special vision, containing a retina, layer of screening pigment and a lens.

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