Chiton General Characteristics
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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
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