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  1. Acanthopleura granulata, common name the West Indian fuzzy chiton (also known as Curbs or Sea Cradles), is a medium-sized tropical species of chiton. This type of chiton's activity does not depend on spring-neap oscillations leading to lower locomotion loss.
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    Acanthopleura granulata, the West Indian fuzzy chiton, is a medium-sized tropical species. It is common in the tropical western Atlantic. It is often not noticed: its color and texture are similar to the rocks on which it lives. In the West Indies, these and other common intertidal chitons are known as "curb".
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    Acanthopleura granulata, common name the West Indian fuzzy chiton (also known as Curbs or Sea Cradles), is a medium-sized tropical species of chiton. This type of chiton's activity does not depend on spring-neap oscillations leading to lower locomotion loss. Its morphology is different from usual chitons as … See more

    This species of chiton grows to be about 7 cm (2.8 in) in length. The girdle is densely spiky and usually has a few black bands.
    The surface of the valves (or plates) in this species is almost … See more

    This species lives on rocks very high in the intertidal zone. It can tolerate a lot of sun. Feeding is primarily nocturnal as there are increased levels of Hsp70, heat shock proteins which protects the organisms from environmental stressors including high temperatures, … See more

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    This chiton occurs from southern Florida to Mexico, south to Panama, and in the West Indies.
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    • Two valves of A. granulata, an intermediate plate (32 mm) and a tail plate (21 mm)
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    WEBNov 19, 2015 · Species: Acanthopleura granulata chitons. Habitat: intertidal areas in tropical Western Atlantic. The West Indian fuzzy chiton, a small marine mollusc, lives a sheltered life protected by its...

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    WEBNov 19, 2015 · Acanthopleura granulata) were much more remarkable than anyone had realized. Their unusual aragonite lens can detect the difference between a looming black circle and a generally gray field of...

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