Leptochiton rugatus  (Dwarf Chiton)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2300)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location	Middle Island, Sitka Sound
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Mid to low intertidal zone, under rocks
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 27, 2007
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Photo ID #	2300
Comments	This tiny (under 1 cm) chiton is usually solid white or off-white. It is found on the undersides of rocks that are partially buried in shell-hash and mud (material composed of broken shelly fragments, becomes a rust color a few inches down)