Green Chiton [Craspedochiton borealis]
Description
The Green Chiton, also known as the Boreal Chiton, is characterized by its dark green color and girdle covered in scales. It is a small species, typically found in rocky environments in the intertidal zone. It feeds primarily on algae and is distributed in the northern Pacific Ocean, particularly in the waters off Alaska and the Aleutian Islands.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Chitons
Polyplacophora
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| Order |
Chitons
Chitonida
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| Family |
Keeled Chitons
Ischnochitonidae
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| Genus |
Craspedochiton
Craspedochiton
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