Cryptoplax iredalei
Cryptoplax iredalei, the Iredale's fleshy-chiton, is a species of chiton in the genus Cryptoplax.[1]
| Cryptoplax iredalei | |
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| Cryptoplax iredalei. Museum specimen | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Polyplacophora |
| Order: | Chitonida |
| Family: | Cryptoplacidae |
| Genus: | Cryptoplax |
| Species: | C. iredalei |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptoplax iredalei E. Ashby, 1923 | |
Description
The typical shell-length of Cryptoplax iredalei can reach about 36 millimetres (1.4 in).[2] Body is narrow and flattened, oval shaped, with 8 shell sections or valves. The basic color is brown to red-brown, sometimes with light and dark bands.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia. These chitons can be found subtidally under rocks and stones.[2]
Etymology
The name honours Tom Iredale.
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