Magnificent chiton
Chitons are molluscs that live on the rocky shore. Their shells are made up of eight 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.
- Moll4968
- Collection Class
- Molluscs
- Collection Area Region
- South America
- Common Name
- magnificent chiton
- Simple Name
- mollusc : shell
- Production Town
- Production Person Initials
- Production Person Surname
- Production Year Low
- Production Year High
![CHITONIDAE: Chiton magnificus [Deshayes]: magnificent chiton](https://cdn3.swcollectionsexplorer.org.uk/sizer/webroot/imgp.php?src=ramm/images/moll4968.jpg&width=400)
