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Chitons: Polyplacophora - Physical Characteristics, Behavior And Reproduction, Gumboot Chiton (cryptochiton Stelleri): Species Accounts, Veiled Chiton (placiphorella Velata): Species Accounts - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, CHITONS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVA

GUMBOOT CHITON (Cryptochiton stelleri): SPECIES ACCOUNTS
VEILED CHITON (Placiphorella velata): SPECIES ACCOUNTS

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Chitons are found along seashores worldwide but are most common in cooler waters.


HABITAT

Chitons live on hard surfaces, especially rocks. They are found from the seashore to depths of more than 13,123 feet (4,000 meters).


DIET

Chitons eat many kinds of algae (AL-jee). Placiphorella velata preys on worms and small crustaceans.


CHITONS AND PEOPLE

Native Americans living along the Pacific Coast of North America used to eat the gumboot chiton, Cryptochiton stelleri. The remains of their valves are commonly found in their ancient trash heaps.


CONSERVATION STATUS

No species of chiton is considered threatened or endangered.

Chitons: Polyplacophora - Physical Characteristics

Chitons: Polyplacophora - Behavior And Reproduction

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