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Cryptochiton stelleri
(Giant Chiton)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2048)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Sitka Sound, SE Alaska
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
Low intertidal boulders
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 18, 2007
Elevation (m)
UTM Zone #
Latitude
UTM Easting
Longitude
UTM Northing
Photo ID #
2048
Notes
The largest chiton in the world. Unique among local chitons in that the girdle completely covers the plates. Photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.
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