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Gould's baby chiton

Cyanoplax dentiens

Classification

Cyanoplax dentiens, commonly known as the Gould's baby chiton, is a species of chiton found on the sides of intertidal boulders, typically 1 m or more above the 0. 0 tide level, from Alaska to La Jolla, San Diego. Description Gould's baby chiton is one of the most abundant chitons along the west coast of the United States, north of Point Conception, CA, but it is often overlooked due to its small size and inconspicuous coloration.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Canada · 371United States of America · 337