Angular Chiton [Acanthopleura angasi]
Description
The Angular Chiton is characterized by its large size, reaching up to 80mm in length. The girdle is usually brown and covered in spines. The valves are brown or green and have a rough texture. This species is predominantly found in the waters off Australia and New Zealand.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Acanthochitonina
Acanthochitonina
|
| Family |
Chitonids
Chitonidae
|
| Genus |
Acanthopleura
Acanthopleura
|