Family: |
Chitonidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 5 - 24 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: United Arab Emirates and Qatar, Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Most chitons are microphagous feeders that consume fine algae and other organisms they scrape via their radula (Ref. 833). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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