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Leptochiton rugatus
(Dwarf Chiton)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2300)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Middle Island, Sitka Sound
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
Mid to low intertidal zone, under rocks
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 27, 2007
Elevation (m)
UTM Zone #
Latitude
UTM Easting
Longitude
UTM Northing
Photo ID #
2300
Notes
This tiny (under 1 cm) chiton is usually solid white or off-white. It is found on the undersides of rocks that are partially buried in shell-hash and mud (material composed of broken shelly fragments, becomes a rust color a few inches down)
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