Tonicella lineata (Wood, 1815)
Lined chiton
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Family:  Tonicellidae ()
Max. size:  5.08 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 115 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean.
Diagnosis:  Girdle: Microscopically granulated showing concentric growth lines. Lateral areas: Scarcely definable by a slightly raised wide rib. Valves: Variable in design and in color; range from orange-red to deep blood reds or lavenders with white zigzag markings. Markings: Edged in blue in live specimens but the blue color fades quickly in alcohol or in dried specimens. Girdle in alcohol: Cream colored, fading from orange in live specimens (Ref. 296).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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