''Cryptoplax iredalei'', the Iredale's fleshy-chiton, is a species of
chiton
Chitons () are marine molluscs of varying size in the class Polyplacophora (), formerly known as Amphineura. About 940 extant and 430 fossil species are recognized.
They are also sometimes known as gumboots or sea cradles or coat-of-mail s ...
in the genus ''
Cryptoplax
''Cryptoplax'' is a genus of polyplacophoran molluscs.Kaas, P., van Belle R. A''Monograph of living chitons'' E. J. Brill Publishers 1985.
The genus consists of the following living species:Bouchet, P.; Schwabe, E. (2012). Cryptoplax Blainville, ...
''.
Description
The typical shell-length of ''Cryptoplax iredalei'' can reach about .
[Molluscs of Tasmania]
/ref> Body is narrow and flattened, oval shaped, with 8 shell sections or valves. The basic color is brown to red-brown, sometimes with light and dark bands.Port Phillip Marine Life
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Distribution and habitat
This species is endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia. These chitons can be found subtidally under rocks and stones.[
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Etymology
The name honours Tom Iredale
Tom Iredale (24 March 1880 – 12 April 1972) was an English-born ornithologist and malacologist who had a long association with Australia, where he lived for most of his life. He was an Autodidacticism, autodidact who never went to university ...
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References
Chitons
Molluscs described in 1923
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