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

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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COAT OF MAIL (SHELL)   Common name applied to CHITONS (the molluscan class Polyplacophora), due to their resemblance to jointed armour.
   


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