Leptochiton rugatus

Dwarf chiton:

Dwarf chiton (Leptochiton rugatus): This tiny chiton can be found in the intertidal in fine mud and shell hash, often near anoxic conditions. The girdle is narrow, and has translucent bumps rather than regular hairs or spicules.

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References

Weblinks

• WoRMS page for Leptochiton rugatus

• WoRMS Page for Leptochiton rugatus
• Search Arctos Database for Leptochiton rugatus (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Leptochiton rugatus (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Leptochiton rugatus
• iNaturalist Observations for Leptochiton rugatus in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Lamb Hanby 2005

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