CHITON

Chiton

Chitons are small to large marine molluscs in the class Polyplacophora, which formerly was known as Amphineura. About 940 extant and 430 fossil species are recognized.

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chiton

Noun

  1. A loose, woolen tunic, worn by both men and women in Ancient Greece.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. Any of various rock-clinging marine molluscs of the class Polyplacophora, including the genus Chiton.


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