Cinereous Chiton
Lepidochitona cinerea
Cinereous chitons inhabit rocky shores, clinging firmly to stones in the intertidal zone. They emerge to graze algae and biofilm with a rasping radula, then shelter in cracks as conditions become harsh. Eight overlapping shell plates protect the flexible body while still allowing it to conform tightly to uneven rock.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Cinereous Chiton