How big does the Woody Chiton get?

The Woody Chiton grows to about 7.6 cm.

Woody Chiton

Mopalia lignosa

Group: Other
Max size: 7.6 cm

A sturdy chiton that grazes diatoms and green algae like sea lettuce from the sides and undersides of boulders along the open coast. It rides out the pounding surf in the mid to low tide zone, ranging from Alaska down to central California.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Mopaliidae › Mopalia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386349.

FAQ

How big does the Woody Chiton get?: The Woody Chiton grows to about 7.6 cm.