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Katharina tunicata
Class Polyplacophora +
Common name is Black Katy chiton  +
Documentation requested false  +
Family Mopaliidae +
Found at Kamenoi Point + , Whale Park + , John Brown's Beach +
Genus Katharina +
Is Documented by MRG Sitka  +
Order Chitonida +
Origination status is Native +
Phylum Mollusca +
Scientific name is Katharina tunicata  +
SpecificEpithet tunicata  +
Summary This chiton is common on intertidal rocks,This chiton is common on intertidal rocks, especially in the crevices of high-energy areas, from which it is very difficult to extricate. It is generally not found on smooth rocks. Often, its plates are also black and the entire chiton is difficult to detect. It is known as a mostly indigenous food source, but not widely eaten.igenous food source, but not widely eaten.  +
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Categories Marine Invertebrate  + , Species  +
Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki. 25 July 2013 09:32:33  +
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