Dendrochiton flectens  (Painted Chiton)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2220)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Sitka Sound, Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	35 meters on cobble
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 25, 2007
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Photo ID #	2220
Comments	This variable (but always beautiful) chiton is unusual in having a 'comb' of 4-6 long curved hairs that extend backwards from posterior end. Photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.