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Gumboot Chiton
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We found this gumboot chiton on the last day of our 3-day expedition in the San Juan Islands. It was flipped upside down and one of our guests discovered it on the shore. Very cool! Here are some more facts (thanks to Wikipedia):
The gumboot chiton, Cryptochiton stelleri, also known as the giant pacific chiton, is the largest of the chitons, growing to 36 cm (14 in) and over 2000 grams. It inhabits the lower intertidal and subtidal zones of rocky coastlines.
Chitons are molluscs which have eight armored plates (called valves) running in a flexible line down their back. Unlike most chitons, the gumboot's valves are completely hidden by its leathery upper skin or girdle, which is usually reddish-brown, brown, and occasionally orange in color.
We found this gumboot chiton on the last day of our 3-day expedition in the San Juan Islands. It was flipped upside down and one of our guests discovered it on the shore. Very cool! Here are some more facts (thanks to Wikipedia):
The gumboot chiton, Cryptochiton stelleri, also known as the giant pacific chiton, is the largest of the chitons, growing to 36 cm (14 in) and over 2000 grams. It inhabits the lower intertidal and subtidal zones of rocky coastlines.
Chitons are molluscs which have eight armored plates (called valves) running in a flexible line down their back. Unlike most chitons, the gumboot's valves are completely hidden by its leathery upper skin or girdle, which is usually reddish-brown, brown, and occasionally orange in color.
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