Английская Википедия:Chaetopleura papilio
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The hairy chiton (Chaetopleura papilio) is a species of chiton in the family Chaetopleuridae. It is a marine mollusc.
Distribution
This species is found from the central Namibian coast to False Bay in South Africa, intertidally to at least 20 m.[1]
Description
The hairy chiton has brown and black banded valves. A darker stripe runs down the centre of the valves. It can grow up to 70 mm in total length. The girdle is covered with black spines.[2]
Ecology
This is a solitary animal.
References
- ↑ Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. & Beckley, L.E (2005). Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa Шаблон:ISBN
- ↑ Kilburn, R. & Rippey, E. (1982). Sea Shells of Southern Africa. MacMillan, South Africa, Шаблон:ISBN
