Chitons (/ˈkaɪtənz, -tɒnz/) are marine molluscs of varying size in the class Polyplacophora (/ˌpɒlipləˈkɒfərə/ POL-ee-plə-KOF-ər-ə), formerly known as...
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A chiton (/ˈkaɪtɒn, ˈkaɪtən/; Ancient Greek: χιτών, romanized: chitṓn, IPA: [kʰitɔ̌ːn]) is a form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder, worn by men and...
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gumboot chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri), also known as the giant western fiery chiton or giant Pacific chiton, is the largest of the chitons, growing...
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1832 Chiton (Chiton) bowenii King & Broderip, 1831 Chiton (Chiton) ceylanicus E. A. Smith, 1904 Chiton (Chiton) connectens Thiele, 1909 Chiton (Chiton) cumingsii...
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girdle is part of the anatomy of a chiton, one class of marine mollusks, the class Polyplacophora. The shell of a chiton consists of eight valves which articulate...
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Chiton is a sub-family of marine molluscs in the family Chitonidae. Chiton may also refer to: Chiton (costume), a form of clothing Chiton (genus), a genus...
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Chiton squamosus is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons. Chiton squamosus can reach a...
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Chiton olivaceus, the green chiton, is a species of chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae, the typical chitons. Chiton olivaceus...
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Giant chiton is a common name for several chitons and may refer to: Cryptochiton stelleri, native to the North Pacific ocean Dinoplax gigas, native to...
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Chiton magnificus, the liquorice sea cradle, is a Southeast Pacific species of edible chiton, a marine polyplacophoran mollusk in the family Chitonidae...
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