Brazilian Fuzzy Chiton [Acanthopleura brasiliana]
Description
The Brazilian Fuzzy Chiton is a medium-sized species. They have a girdle that is densely covered with spines, giving it a fuzzy appearance. Their valves are brown or black and have a rough texture. They are usually found in the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of Brazil.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Acanthochitonina
Acanthochitonina
|
| Family |
Chitonids
Chitonidae
|
| Genus |
Acanthopleura
Acanthopleura
|