Tonicella insignis  (White-Lined Chiton)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2271)

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Photo Location	John Brown's Beach, Sitka Sound, Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Rocky areas, lower intertidal
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 27, 2007
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Photo ID #	2271
Comments	This chiton is the largest of the Tonicella species, commonly over 5 cm in length. The fine white lines distinguish this chiton from any other local species. Live photo taken with Pentax Optio W10 underwater camera submerged in shallow aquarium.