- West Indian fuzzy chitonAcanthopleura granulata, also known as the West Indian fuzzy chiton, is a medium-sized tropical species of chiton12. It is common in the tropical western Atlantic2. The chiton's color and texture are similar to the rocks on which it lives, making it often not noticed2. In the West Indies, these and other common intertidal chitons are known as "curb"2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.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.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthopleura_granulataAcanthopleura 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".simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acanthopleura_granulata
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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 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 See more
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WebAcanthopleura granulata. (Gmelin, 1791) (of Chiton granulatus Gmelin, 1791) Gmelin, J. F. (1791). Vermes. In: Gmelin J.F. (Ed.) Caroli a Linnaei Systema Naturae per Regna Tria …
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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 …
Iron-Responsive Genome of the Chiton Acanthopleura granulata
WebDec 15, 2020 · Here we present the genome of the West Indian fuzzy chiton Acanthopleura granulata, the first from any aculiferan mollusc. The A. granulata genome contains …
- Author: Rebecca M Varney, Daniel I Speiser, Carmel McDougall, Bernard M Degnan, Kevin M Kocot, Kevin M Kocot
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WebAcanthopleura granulata (Gmelin, 1791) West Indian fuzzy chiton Native range | All suitable habitat | Point map | Year 2050: This map was computer-generated and has not yet been …
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WebAcanthopleura granulata (Gmelin, 1791) Description: Shell consists of 8 plates. Around the plates that form the shell is a girdle. This girdle is gray with black bands. Hair-like spines …
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WebDec 9, 2020 · Acanthopleura granulata (Gmelin, 1791) kingdom Animalia > phylum Mollusca > class Polyplacophora > subclass Neoloricata > order Chitonida > suborder Chitonina > …
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WebMar 18, 2019 · Here, we describe a specimen of the West Indian Fuzzy Chiton Acanthopleura granulata (Gmelin, 1791) with a fifth valve split into two halves. Using micro-CT to non-invasively visualize the external and …
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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 vision.
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