Otago chiton [Rhyssoplax otagoensis]
Description
The Otago chiton is a marine mollusk species endemic to the waters of New Zealand. Its shell consists of six to seven plates and varies in color from grey to brown. Its natural habitat includes rocky substrates, where it can be found in the intertidal and subtidal zones. Distinguishing features include a broad girdle and a shell that is smooth and glossy.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Lepidopleurida
Lepidopleurida
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| Family |
Chitonidae
Chitonidae
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| Genus |
Rhyssoplax
Rhyssoplax
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