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Mopalia hindsii (Reeve, 1847)
The Hairy Chiton is an omnivore, that feed on algae, bryozoans, hydroids and other low-growing organisms.
While most chitons are herbivores, M. hindsii will graze on just about anything in its path that doesn’t escape including polychaetes, amphipods, barnacles, sponges and algae. This uncommon lifestyle most likely explains why M. hindsii are able to survive in areas too silty for other chitons.
Synonymised names:
Chiton hindsii Reeve, 1847 · unaccepted (original combination)
Direct children (1):
Subspecies Mopalia hindsii recurvans Barnawell, 1960 accepted as Mopalia recurvans Barnawell, 1960
The Hairy Chiton is an omnivore, that feed on algae, bryozoans, hydroids and other low-growing organisms.
While most chitons are herbivores, M. hindsii will graze on just about anything in its path that doesn’t escape including polychaetes, amphipods, barnacles, sponges and algae. This uncommon lifestyle most likely explains why M. hindsii are able to survive in areas too silty for other chitons.
Synonymised names:
Chiton hindsii Reeve, 1847 · unaccepted (original combination)
Direct children (1):
Subspecies Mopalia hindsii recurvans Barnawell, 1960 accepted as Mopalia recurvans Barnawell, 1960
