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Lepidochitona dentiens (Gould's baby chiton)
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Mary Jo Adams
A small chiton, the maximum length of this species is 1.1 inches (2.7 cm.). It has a somewhat elongated appearance compared to other chitons in our region and the girdle is relatively narrow. Color varies but the valves are most often olive green or reddish brown and may have light colored speckles. The girdle is banded or has white spots. Gould’s baby chiton is found on rocks or kelp stipes in the middle and low intertidal zones and in tidepools. This species has previously been known under the scientific names Isnochiton dentiens, Cyanoplax dentiens, and Cyanoplax raymoudi.
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page was created by Mary Jo Adams on 1/11/10.
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