Javier Couper (Predomalpha), New Zealand
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Chiton glaucus Gray, 1828
Chiton glaucus are oval in shape, with a slightly elevated yet definite ridge running down the back of the organism. The valves and girdle are generally uniform in a green colour, but individuals brown, buff and even light blue, sometimes combined with zig zag markings.
This species are found on rocky substrates with rocky tide pools, under bivalve shells and stones. This chiton is able to survive in muddy areas and in semi-polluted areas.
This chiton hides during the day and emerges at night to graze on the open rock.
Synonymised names:
Amaurochiton glaucus (Gray, 1828)
Chiton (Chiton) glaucus Gray, 1828· accepted, alternate representation
Chiton aquatilis Reeve, 1847
Chiton quoyi Deshayes, 1836
Chiton quoyi limosa Suter, 1905
Chiton quoyi var. limosa Nierstrasz, 1905
Chiton tenuistriatus G. B. Sowerby II, 1840
Chiton viridis Quoy & Gaimard, 1835
Chiton glaucus are oval in shape, with a slightly elevated yet definite ridge running down the back of the organism. The valves and girdle are generally uniform in a green colour, but individuals brown, buff and even light blue, sometimes combined with zig zag markings.
This species are found on rocky substrates with rocky tide pools, under bivalve shells and stones. This chiton is able to survive in muddy areas and in semi-polluted areas.
This chiton hides during the day and emerges at night to graze on the open rock.
Synonymised names:
Amaurochiton glaucus (Gray, 1828)
Chiton (Chiton) glaucus Gray, 1828· accepted, alternate representation
Chiton aquatilis Reeve, 1847
Chiton quoyi Deshayes, 1836
Chiton quoyi limosa Suter, 1905
Chiton quoyi var. limosa Nierstrasz, 1905
Chiton tenuistriatus G. B. Sowerby II, 1840
Chiton viridis Quoy & Gaimard, 1835
