Bristled 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.
60/1919/10
Collection Class
Molluscs
Collector Excavator
Jewell, Miss Florence (from the collection of)
Common Name
bristled chiton
Simple Name
mollusc: shell
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ACANTHOCHITONIDAE: Acanthochitona fascicularis (Linnaeus): bristled chiton