Leptochitonidae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Leptochitonidae
Group: Marine Invertebrate, Species
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
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Leptochiton rugatus | Dwarf chiton | 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. |