Katherinella [Katherinella]

Description

Katherinella is a less commonly known genus within the Mopaliidae family, comprising species of chitons that live in more specific or restricted marine environments. Like their relatives, these chitons possess a girdle that may be adorned with hairs or spicules, but they are distinguished by unique morphological features in their shell plates and radula. Details about their habitat preferences and behaviors are less documented, making them an interesting subject for further marine biological research.

Species

Angled unicorn shell [Katherinella angulata]

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Broad unicorn shell [Katherinella latiaxis]

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Tapered unicorn shell [Katherinella conica]

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Narrow unicorn shell [Katherinella exigua]

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Taxonomy