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.
70/2004/292
Collection Class
Molluscs
Collection Area Region
East Africa
Collector Excavator
Marsh, Mrs Christine
Common Name
chiton
Simple Name
mollusc: shell
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POLYPLACOPHORA: Chiton