Leptochitonidae [Leptochitonidae]

Description

Leptochitonidae, often referred to as the slender chitons, are a family of chitons within the Lepidopleurida order. These creatures are characterized by their elongated bodies and the reduced visibility of the girdle beyond the edge of the plates. Slender chitons are found in a variety of marine habitats, from shallow to deep waters, and exhibit a broad geographical distribution. They primarily feed on algae and sometimes detritus, playing an essential role in the ecosystem as part of the marine food web.

Genera

Leptochiton [Leptochiton]

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Nanichiton [Nanichiton]

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Parachiton [Parachiton]

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Protoleptochiton [Protoleptochiton]

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Taxonomy