Biology:Ischnochiton bergoti
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Polyplacophora |
| Order: | Chitonida |
| Family: | Ischnochitonidae |
| Genus: | Ischnochiton |
| Species: | I. bergoti
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| Ischnochiton bergoti (Vélain, 1877)
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Ischnochiton bergoti, the ribbed-scale chiton, is a small polyplacophoran mollusc in the family Ischnochitonidae,[1] endemic to the west coast of southern Africa.
Description
The species has somewhat drab colouring and is usually off-white to brown. Valves are finely pitted and may bear subtle radiating ridges. The scales of the girdle each bear between 3 and 8 coarse radiating ribs, visible under the microscope. Average body length is 10–20 mm.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Ischnochiton bergoti occurs along the west coast of southern Africa, in cold Atlantic coastal waters from southern Namibia to Cape Point in South Africa , where it can be found under stones below the high tide mark.[2]
Ecology
Like some other species of chiton, I. bergoti is thought to brood its eggs beneath its girdle.[2]
References
- ↑ B. Marshall (2015). "Ischnochiton bergoti". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=848040.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Branch, G. M.; Griffiths, C. L.; Branch, M. L.; Beckley, L. E. (2010). Two Oceans: a Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa. Cape Town: Struik Nature.
Wikidata ☰ Q3796313 entry
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