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    Chiton General Characteristics | Free Biology Notes

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    After reading this article you will learn about Chiton General Characteristics

    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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