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Antarctic Chiton

Chitons (Polyplacophora) are marine molluscs. Their shell is composed of eight articulating parts (valves). This specimen belongs to a small species (Tonicina zschaui, around 1cm) inhabiting Antarctic seashore.

 

Taken during the Belgica 121 expedition in the Antarctic Peninsula (more info: belgica120.be )

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Uploaded on September 3, 2022
Taken on March 2, 2019