Placiphorella velata  (Veiled Chiton)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2289)

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Photo Location	Victoria BC, breakwater
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Under rock ledges and in between rocks, lowest intertidal
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 27, 2007
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Photo ID #	2289
Comments	This fascinating group of chitons are predators on other invertebrates. They use the extended front portion of the girdle to trap and crush small crustaceans like amphipods and shrimp. The flap is held up, and quickly pressed down when anything is lured under!