Английская Википедия:Chaetopleura pertusa
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Chaetopleura pertusa, the orange hairy chiton, is a species of chitons in the family Chaetopleuridae. It is a marine mollusc. It is endemic to South Africa.
Distribution
This species is found around the South African coast from Saldanha Bay to Kosi Bay, subtidally to at least 20 m.[1]
Description
The orange hairy chiton is a distinctive chiton with pink or orange mottled valves. The valves have a granular texture and are surrounded by a wide girdle of pink or orange. The girdle has branched bristles and short hairs. The animal may grow up to 50 mm in total length.[2]
Ecology
The orange hairy chiton lives under rocks during the day but emerges at night.
References
- ↑ Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E (2005): Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa Шаблон:ISBN
- ↑ Kilburn, R. and Rippey, E. Sea Shells of Southern Africa MacMillan South Africa 1982 Шаблон:ISBN
