Six-Rayed Chiton [Onithochiton sexdecim]
Description
The Six-Rayed Chiton is a marine mollusk species found in the waters of the Western Indian Ocean. Known for its distinct six-rayed pattern, this species typically inhabits rocky substrates and is often found under stones and in crevices.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Lepidopleurida
Lepidopleurida
|
| Family |
Chitonidae
Chitonidae
|
| Genus |
Onithochiton
Onithochiton
|