What are Chitons? - Marine Life

What are Chitons?
Written by S.E. Smith
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Chitons are mollusks in the class Polyplacophora, distinguished by their characteristic shells, which consist of eight overlapping plates. The creatures are widely found around the world, and fossil evidence suggests that they have been around for quite a long time. If you're interested in seeing some chitons for yourself, tidepooling is an excellent way to spot the unique animals, as they tend to favor the intertidal zone. Chitons may also be found in deeper water in some cases, but they exclusively marine, so they will never be found in freshwater.

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