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Two Types Of Chitons
7 of 17 from Learn To Photograph Tide Pools 9 of 27 from Botanical Beach |
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| Katharina tunicata (Black Katy Chiton), Tonicella lineata (Lined Chiton) |
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The Larger Chiton is a Black Katy Chiton - Katharina tunicata. They were very common on in the mid and low tide regions. The smaller Chiton is a Lined Chiton - Tonicella lineata, and is apparently eaten by ochre stars.
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| Camera: | Nikon F100 |
| Date: | Friday, April 18th, 2003 |
| Film: | Fuji Velvia 50 (slide) |
| Lens: | 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro-Nikkor |
| Photographer: | John Harvey |
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species related to Katharina tunicata (Black Katy Chiton)
species related to Tonicella lineata (Lined Chiton) |
| Tag: | tide pool |
| Larger Image: | 1333 x 2000 |
| Raw Image: | 2248 x 3372 |
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