An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of
Malacological and Conchological Terms

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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Composite Chiton

The illustration depicts the exterior dorsal view of a shell of a hypothetical composite chiton,
with a multitude of features and sculptural elements displayed and described via links to definitions.

GIRDLE BRISTLES GRANULES SCALES SPICULES HEAD VALVE JUGUM MUCRO SUTURAL TUFT MEDIAN OR INTERMEDIATE VALVES CENTRAL AREA LATERAL AREA TAIL VALVE POSTERIOR ANTERIOR

Visit an additional composite chiton illustration on a website specifically for chiton information
by Glenn & Laura Burghardt.

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