Chiton [Tonicia schrammi]
Description
This species can be found in the subtidal zone on hard substrates. It is known to inhabit the Caribbean Sea. The shell is oval-shaped with eight plates and it is often covered with algae or other marine organisms. The plates have a granulated texture.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Acanthochitonina
Acanthochitonina
|
| Family |
Chitonids
Chitonidae
|
| Genus |
Tonicia
Tonicia
|