Acanthochitona armata explained

Acanthochitona armata is a chiton of the surf zone endemic to Hawaiʻi.^{[1] [2]}

Acanthochitona armata grows to about one inch in length^[3] and is colored green, gray, and/or brown. They can be found along the surf zone attached to the rocks. Acanthochitona armata is oval-shaped with a bilaterally symmetric body.^[4] Historically, Chiton species were not eaten by Hawaiians, but used in ceremonies like the mawaewae to show the presence of firstborns.^[5]

References

• Liu, J.Y. [Ruiyu] (ed.). (2008). Checklist of marine biota of China seas. China Science Press. 1267 pp

External links

• Pilsbry, H. A. (1893-1895). Manual of conchology, structural and systematic, with illustrations of the species. Ser. 1. Vol. 15: Polyplacophora (Chitons). Acanthochitidae, Cryptoplacidae and appendix. Tectibranchiata. pp 1-463, pls 1-58

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bristled Chiton, Acanthochitona armata . 2022-09-09 . www.keokistender.com.
2. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Acanthochitona armata (Pease, 1872) . 2022-09-09 . www.marinespecies.org.
3. Web site: Bristled Chiton, Acanthochitona armata . 2023-03-07 . www.keokistender.com.
4. Web site: Acanthochitona armata (Pease 1872) data - Encyclopedia of Life . 2023-03-07 . eol.org.
5. O'Day . Sharyn Jones . Fall 2001 . Excavations at the Kipapa Rockshelter, Kahikinui, Maui, Hawai'i . Asian Perspectives . 40 . 2 . 299 . JSTOR.