New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5659 Green chiton, or papatua (Chiton glaucus) a very large, old chiton. Found on sheltered and exposed shores in the mid tide to shallow subtidal areas. Tolerant of muddy estuaries and even semi-polluted areas. Papanui Inlet.

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DSC_5659 Green chiton, or papatua (Chiton glaucus) a very large, old chiton. Found on sheltered and exposed shores in the mid tide to shallow subtidal areas. Tolerant of muddy estuaries and even semi-polluted areas. Papanui Inlet.

DSC 5659 Green chiton papatua glaucus shallow intertidal muddy estuaries semipolluted Papanui Inlet