Cryptoplax iredalei
Cryptoplax iredalei | |
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Cryptoplax iredalei. Museum specimen | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Mollusca |
Class: | Polyplacophora |
Order: | Chitonida |
Family: | Cryptoplacidae |
Genus: | Cryptoplax |
Species: | C. iredalei |
Binomial name | |
Cryptoplax iredalei E. Ashby, 1923 |
Cryptoplax iredalei, the Iredale's fleshy-chiton, is a species of chiton in the genus Cryptoplax.[1]
Description
[edit]The typical shell-length of Cryptoplax iredalei can reach about 36 millimetres (1.4 in).[2] Body is narrow and flattened, oval shaped, with 8 shell sections or valves. The basic color is brown to red-brown, sometimes with light and dark bands.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This species is endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia. These chitons can be found subtidally under rocks and stones.[2]
Etymology
[edit]The name honours Tom Iredale.
References
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