Irish Chiton Key - Step 9 - Explore Your Shore!

Identification of the Irish Chiton Species

Leptochitonidae: Leptochiton

9a. Sculpture of valves very coarse, giving valves a rough surface appearance.	9b. Lateral areas of intermediate valves very narrow. Sculpture of central area in longitudinal riblets.

Leptochiton scabridus	Leptochiton cancellatus
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Irish Chiton Key – Step 9