Chitons

Chitons

On the undersurface the chiton has a large flat foot and rudula. The radula is used as a file to scrape algae and other food off the rocks. These nocturnal animals slowly creep across rocks collecting food. When disturbed they are able to roll their flexible bodies into a tight ball or squeeze into a small crevice. Chiton are found worldwide. This is a Mottled Red Chiton, Tonicella marmorea. [BM] {EB}