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Family Acanthochitonidae 

HAWAII

Acanthochitona armata   

Moku o Loe, Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, 2 feet

BRISTLED CHITON

Uncommon in rubble and dark holes in the surf zone.  Tufts of bristles line the girdle.  Multicolored valves have striated pattern.  Attains nearly 1 inch.  Endemic to Hawaii.