Olive Chiton [Rhyssoplax olivacea]
Description
The Olive Chiton is a marine mollusk that belongs to the Chitonidae family. This species is native to the rocky shores of New Zealand. It has an olive green color and is known for its nocturnal behavior, feeding mainly on algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
|
| Order |
Acanthochitonina
Acanthochitonina
|
| Family |
Chitonids
Chitonidae
|
| Genus |
Rhyssoplax
Rhyssoplax
|