Striped Chiton [Ischnochiton striolatus]
Description
A species of chiton in the family Ischnochitonidae. It is widely distributed across the Indo-Pacific region, from East Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia. It is typically found in the mid to low intertidal zones on rocky shores, often under stones or algae. It is known for its distinctive striped pattern.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Keeled Chitons
Ischnochitonidae
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| Genus |
Ischnochiton
Ischnochiton
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