Cryptochiton stelleri  (Giant Chiton)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2049)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Sitka Sound, SE Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Low intertidal boulders
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 18, 2007
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Photo ID #	2049
Comments	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.