How deep does the Polyplacophoran live?

The Polyplacophoran (Ischnochiton striolatus) is typically found at 0–90 m.

Polyplacophoran

Ischnochiton striolatus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–90 m

A small armoured chiton, this mollusc grips the undersides of rocks and rubble from the tide line down to around 90 metres. Eight overlapping plates let it flex tight against the stone and graze algae as the surf rolls over it.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Polyplacophora › Chitonida › Ischnochitonidae › Ischnochiton

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 848079.

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How deep does the Polyplacophoran live?: The Polyplacophoran (Ischnochiton striolatus) is typically found at 0–90 m.