Girdle Chitons [Acanthochitonidae]

Description

Acanthochitonidae, commonly known as girdle chitons, are a family of chitons characterized by their distinct girdles covered with spicules, scales, or hairs. These marine mollusks have a dorsal shell composed of eight overlapping calcareous plates, allowing them to curl up when dislodged. Inhabitants of this family are found in various marine environments, from shallow to deep waters, and are known for their ability to cling tightly to rocky substrates. Their diet mainly consists of algae scraped off the rocks.

Genera

Cryptoplax [Cryptoplax]

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Notoplax [Notoplax]

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Acanthochitona [Acanthochitona]

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Taxonomy