New Zealand Seashore

DSC_7787 Etched chiton, or papatua (Onithochiton neglectus neglectus) showing typical South Island forms, with buff coloured girdles. Commonly found in the low intertidal, to depths of 15m. Usually on the underside of cobble or where the sand and rock meet on bedrock. Otago Harbour

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DSC_7787 Etched chiton, or papatua (Onithochiton neglectus neglectus) showing typical South Island forms, with buff coloured girdles. Commonly found in the low intertidal, to depths of 15m. Usually on the underside of cobble or where the sand and rock meet on bedrock. Otago Harbour

7787 DSC Etched chiton Tree ring chiton papatua colour variations typical South Island form buff girdle Ornithochiton neglectus intertidal otago harbour