Callochitonidae [Callochitonidae]

Description

Callochitonidae is a family of chitons also within the order Lepidopleurida, distinguished by their unique plate structure and arrangement. Unlike the more common chitons, members of the Callochitonidae family have a reduced girdle - the area surrounding the plates - and their plates are often adorned with distinct sculpture patterns. These chitons are found in a variety of marine settings, mainly on rocky substrates where they feed on microscopic algae. Their distribution includes a range of geographical locations, emphasizing their adaptability to different marine environments.

Genera

Callistochiton [Callistochiton]

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Calloplax [Calloplax]

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Lepidochitona [Lepidochitona]

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Notoplax [Notoplax]

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Taxonomy