Mopalia hindsii  (Hind's Mopalia)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2281)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	John Brown's Beach, Sitka Sound, Alaska
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Low intertidal
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 27, 2007
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Photo ID #	2281
Comments	This common chiton is the largest of the west coast Mopalia species, sometimes exceeding 10 cm in length. The plate sculpturing is distinct, being described as a 'basket weave" pattern. In some individuals the plates are very dark, nearly black.