Burch, Jack

005.rjb1

Notoplax

A chiton from the South Pacific, ventral view. Most chitons live on hard substrates (rocks, corals, etc.) and are equipped with a tenaciously clinging foot. The mouth, visible at the head end (on the right) is situated on a velum, a flat structure in front of the foot.

About this image

Identification
Notoplax
Contributors
John B. Burch, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
photographer copyright holder
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature

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To cite this page: Burch, J. 2004. "005.rjb1.jpg" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed {%B %d, %Y} at https://animaldiversity.org/collections/contributors/jack_burch/005.rjb1/

Last updated: 2004-52-01 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:58

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