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Class POLYPLACOPHORA

 


bullet gif Polyplacophora ("many plate bearers"), contains the Chitons, easily recognizable because of their shells that are split into eight dorsal plates that cover the centre of their bodies.

polyplacopora species

Polyplacophora

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polyplacopora on the hand

Polyplacophora on the hand

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bullet gif They are chiefly found in shallow coastal waters. Live on rocks along seashore feeding on algae. Around 600 known species. All marine.


polyplacopora species

A polyplacophora species

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Chiton

Chiton

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