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Mossy Chiton

Mopalia muscosa

Photo by asnyder
Published on Project Noah
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36.6075, -121.894

Field Notes

Description:

Chiton with algae-like protrusions from its sides. 8 bony plates characteristic of the polyplecoferians.

Habitat:

Mid rocky intertidal.

Notes:

Woo! Saw 2 this day.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
L E
is a mossy;)
L E
please add to chitons of the world mission

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Chitons of the North California
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 18, 2012

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