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Chiton

Description:

Oval body with eight transverse sections evident on back.

Habitat:

I leaned down to look at the sea from the jetty as I waited for the boat and saw these creatures.

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2 Comments

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 9 years ago

I read on Wikipedia that this is called Sea cradle...sea mouse is such a cute name. Thanks. My firts sighting of one...and that too by sheer chance fuelled by boredom as I was waiting for the boat to arrive (and curiosity.)

meban langstieh
meban langstieh 9 years ago

That's a sea mouse right? wow i've never seen one before in its natural habitat..... so cool....

SukanyaDatta
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SukanyaDatta

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Spotted on Oct 6, 2014
Submitted on Oct 15, 2014

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