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Family Acanthochitonidae
NORTHEAST PACIFIC
Cryptochiton
stelleri
Ogden Pt., Victoria , BC, 15 feet |
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GIANT or GUMBOOT CHITON
Occurs on rocky reefs to 60 feet. Orange or brown with mantle
completely covering valves. Attains 13 inches and at least 20
years. Alaska to Central California & Japan. |
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