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Black Katy Chiton

Katharina tunicata

Description:

A medium-sized chiton. Anchored firmly to stone. Its black skin has a leather-like texture which gives it its other English name, the Leather Chiton. Its brownish shell plates are easily distinguishable.

Habitat:

Anchored to rocks in the intertidal zone.

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AlexanderStein
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AlexanderStein

Newport, Oregon, USA

Spotted on Jun 13, 2010
Submitted on Dec 29, 2011

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