Woolly Chiton [Mopalia lignosa]
Description
Mopalia lignosa, commonly known as the Woolly Chiton, is a marine mollusk that can be found from Alaska to Central California. This species has a shell that is covered in a dense layer of bristles, giving it a woolly appearance. The color of the shell varies, but it is often a mottled brown or gray. The Woolly Chiton is primarily nocturnal and feeds on algae and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Hairy Chitons
Acanthochitonidae
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| Genus |
Furry Chitons
Cryptochiton
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