Mopalia cirrata  (Long-Haired Chiton)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2278)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Port Gamble, Washington
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	On boulders in the lowest intertidal and subtidal
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 27, 2007
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Photo ID #	2278
Comments	This small (~2 cm) chiton is immediately recognizable by the abundant very long girdle hairs. These are quite common in some areas, but often overlooked.