Species description Chiton glaucus
museum specimen of chiton glaucus
these valves surrounded girdle, helps adhesion preferred surface , in case of chiton glaucus covered in large scales.
the valves , girdle uniform in green colour, individuals brown, buff , light blue have been known found, in north of new zealand. combined individuals lighter chevron or zig zag markings. underneath body of chiton, there large foot spans total length. used keep suction onto chosen substrate. gills not obvious, instead being found in set on either side of foot. has small mouth @ 1 end of foot, mouth merely simple cavity.
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