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Lepidochitona cinerea Some sources mention that we only have this one species in the Netherlands (&quot;Asgrauwe Keverslak&quot;), but others list at least three or four. I have no idea about identification of this group, so any correction is very welcome :o)<br />
Update: Yes we have two more species, but this is Lepidochitona cinerea alright<br />
Dutch descriptions of all three here: <a href="http://www.anemoon.org/flora-en-fauna/soorteninformatie/categoryid/2" rel="nofollow">http://www.anemoon.org/flora-en-fauna/soorteninformatie/categoryid/2</a>  Acanthochitonina,Chiton,Chitonida,Common chiton,Geotagged,Gray chiton,Lepidochitona,Lepidochitona cinerea,Lepidochitonidae,Mollusca,Mopalioidea,Neoloricata,Netherlands,Polyplacophora Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Lepidochitona cinerea

Some sources mention that we only have this one species in the Netherlands ("Asgrauwe Keverslak"), but others list at least three or four. I have no idea about identification of this group, so any correction is very welcome :o)
Update: Yes we have two more species, but this is Lepidochitona cinerea alright
Dutch descriptions of all three here: http://www.anemoon.org/flora-en-fauna/soorteninformatie/categoryid/2

    comments (3)

  1. I've never even heard of this order, what bizarre creature, love it! Posted 8 years ago
    1. I've seen them around, but never really paid much attention *rolleyes* Credits for introducing these to JD fully go to Nomad2326 with this image though! :o)
      Chiton olivaceus  Chiton olivaceus,Chitonida,CloseUp,Daylight,Detail,Florida,Geotagged,Nature,Summer,United States,beach,chiton,coast,green chiton,polyplacophoran
      Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago
      1. That's how I got to your image, totally right that nomad introduced the order :) Posted 8 years ago

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''Lepidochitona cinerea'', known by the common names common chiton or gray chiton, is a chiton .

Similar species: Chitonida
Species identified by Pudding4brains
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By Pudding4brains

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Uploaded Jul 3, 2017. Captured in De Oere 40, 9142 VL Moddergat, Netherlands.