Mottled-red 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.
- 60/1919/2
- Collection Class
- Molluscs
- Collector Excavator
- Jewell, Miss Florence (from the collection of)
- Common Name
- mottled-red chiton
- Simple Name
- mollusc: shell
- Production Town
- Production Person Initials
- Production Person Surname
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
![TONICELLIDAE: Tonicella marmorea (Fabricius): mottled-red chiton: marble chiton](https://cdn3.swcollectionsexplorer.org.uk/sizer/webroot/imgp.php?src=ramm/images/60-1919-2.jpg&width=400)