Chiton squamosus explained

Chiton squamosus is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Chiton squamosus can reach a length of 50-. The seven valves are dull, ashen-gray with dull-brown, irregular, wide, longitudinal stripes. Girdle alternates pale stripes of grayish white and grayish green.^{[3] [4]}

Distribution and habitat

Chiton squamosus is present in southeastern Florida and the West Indies. These chitons occur in rocky coasts, in the zones of sweeping of the waves, at a depth of 0 – 3 meters.^[3]

References

• Linnaeus, C. (1767) - Systema naturae sive regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species, cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Laurentii Salvii, Holmiae. 12th ed. v. 1 (pt 2)

Notes and References

1. URMO: UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms. Land J. van der (ed)
2. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=848071 WoRMS
3. http://www.sealifebase.org/summary/Chiton-squamosus.html SeaLifeBase
4. William Jillard Hort An introduction to natural history: adapted to domestic and to school education