Chiton

Chitons are molluscs that live on the rocky shore. Their shells are made up of several plates that act like a protective armour. They are flexible enough to allow the chiton to securely attach to uneven rock surfaces.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
112/1982/272
Collection Class
Molluscs
Collection Area Region
South America
Collector Excavator
Leadley-Brown, Mrs Alison
Common Name
chiton
Simple Name
Mollusc
Production Town
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Production Person Surname
Production Year Low
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ISCHNOCHITONIDAE: Ischnochiton contractus: Chiton