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"About 2"" long, heavily encrusted with an entire ecosystem on its back."
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This was on a rock in the inter tidal zone at low tide mid afternoon. It was approximately 2 inches in length and 1 inch in width. It had soft feeling outer edges and a stiffer middle portion.
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All my Chiton identifications are FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Please do not base life or death decisions on my Chiton identifications. Not only would that be really, really weird, but you would likely die. I don't need that on my conscience. This disclaimer applies to Limpets, too.
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Mossy chiton, covered in a thick mass of stiff hair, blends into rocky substrate
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dark, bristly hairs surrounding blue-ish plates
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broad plates; broader girdle covered in thick, wiry/mossy hair
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broad plates; broader girdle covered in thick, wiry/mossy hair
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Found at low tide
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Mossy Chiton, approx 4 cm long, 2 cm wide Overcast, high visibility, 9 Celcius.
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Mossy Chiton, approx 4 cm long, 2 cm wide Overcast, high visibility, 9 Celcius.
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Mossy Chiton, approx 4 cm long, 2 cm wide Overcast, high visibility, 9 Celcius.
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Mossy Chiton, approx 4 cm long, 2 cm wide Overcast, high visibility, 9 Celcius.
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Chiron found on the side of a tall rock. There were aggregating anemones and turban snails surrounding it. Located near some algae & kelp