Lepidopleurus [Lepidopleurus]

Description

Lepidopleurus is a genus within the family Lepidopleuridae, known for its chitons, which are small to medium-sized marine mollusks. Members of this genus possess elongated, oval bodies covered with eight overlapping calcareous plates, which are characteristic of all chitons. These animals are found in various marine environments, often attached to rocks and other hard substrates in shallow waters. They feed on algae, detritus, and other microscopic organisms, using a specialized radula for scraping their food from surfaces. The genus Lepidopleurus is distinguished by specific features of the girdle and the sculpturing of the plates, which are key identification characters among different species.

Species

Antarctic lepidopleurus [Lepidopleurus antarcticus]

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Arctic lepidopleurus [Lepidopleurus arcticus]

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Pacific lepidopleurus [Lepidopleurus pacificus]

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Southern lepidopleurus [Lepidopleurus australis]

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Taxonomy