From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Class
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Polyplacophora +
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Common name is
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Black Katy chiton +
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Documentation requested
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false +
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Family
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Mopaliidae +
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Found at
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Kamenoi Point +
, Whale Park +
, John Brown's Beach +
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Genus
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Katharina +
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Is Documented by MRG
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Sitka +
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Order
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Chitonida +
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Origination status is
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Native +
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Phylum
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Mollusca +
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Scientific name is
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Katharina tunicata +
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SpecificEpithet
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tunicata +
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Summary
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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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TaxonRank
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species +
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Has queryThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
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Categories |
Marine Invertebrate +
, Species +
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Modification dateThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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25 July 2013 09:32:33 +
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Has subobjectThis property is a special property in this wiki.
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Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
, Katharina tunicata +
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