Black Katy Chiton [Katharina tunicata]

Black Katy Chiton
Description

The Black Katy Chiton is a large chiton species found along the Pacific coast of North America. It has a distinctive black color and can reach up to 13 cm in length. It has eight overlapping plates on its dorsal surface. This species is found in intertidal and subtidal zones, often under rocks or in crevices.

Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Chitons
Polyplacophora
Order Chitons
Chitonida
Family Chitons
Chitonidae
Genus Chiton
Chiton
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