Chiton General Characteristics | Free Biology Notes

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General Characteristics of Chiton

• Chiton is marine and found attached to rocks by its foot
• The body is oval and dorso-ventrally flattened body
• The shell consists of a row of eight plates
• Head is inconspicuous and is situated in front of the foot
• On the ventral surface the major portion is occupied by foot
• Respiratory system of Chiton is external gills
• Sexes are separate and Development through trochophore larva