Tree Ring Sea Cradle
Chiton cumingsii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- For divers: safe
This chiton clamps to the underside of stones and boulders in rocky pools and intertidal flats, grazing algae from the rock with its toothed rasp. It ranges from the tide line to about 5 metres and is only rarely found in fjords.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Chitonidae › Chiton
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 386774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tree Ring Sea Cradle live?
- The Tree Ring Sea Cradle (Chiton cumingsii) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Tree Ring Sea Cradle dangerous to divers?
- The Tree Ring Sea Cradle is harmless to divers.