"The Chiton Chilensis has a smooth border; it is found in crevices of rocks under stones, near…
Chiton is a peculiar marine mollusk. It is low and flat, creeping like the limpets. But the shell consists…
A dorsal view of a chiton, showing the eight shell plates. Chitons are small to large, primitive marine…
A ventral view of a chiton, showing p, foot; o, mouth; kr, oval fringe; and br, the numerous ctenidia.…
An illustration of a chiton's excretory and reproductive organs. O, Ovary; P, Pericardium; N, Nephridium;…
An illustration of a chiton's excretory and reproductive organs. O, Ovary; P, Pericardium; N, Nephridium;…
An illustration of a chiton's excretory and reproductive organs. O, Ovary; P, Pericardium; N, Nephridium;…
An illustration of a chiton's excretory and reproductive organs. O, Ovary; P, Pericardium; N, Nephridium;…
An illustration of the dorsal view of a chiton with the shell removed. Showing b, buccal mass; ov, ovary;…
An illustrative view of the dissection of he renal organs of a chiton. "F, foot; L, Edge of the mantle…
"The Chiton spinosus is bordered by long, black, aculeted spines; found in the South Seas;…
"Bronze statuette (stand of mirror) wearing Chiton. From Athens." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893
"Terracotta statuette, wearing Chiton and Himation." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893