Polyplacophorans
Callistochiton granifer
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–53 m
- For divers: safe
This chiton lives in sediments ranging from mud to coarse grit, from the shore down to about fifty metres. Its eight overlapping shell plates let it clamp flat against hard surfaces when waves pull at it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Callistoplacidae › Callistochiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386126.
FAQ
- How deep does the Polyplacophorans live?
- The Polyplacophorans (Callistochiton granifer) is typically found at 0–53 m.
- Is the Polyplacophorans dangerous to divers?
- The Polyplacophorans is harmless to divers.