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Chiton
8. Chiton
Chitons are related to limpets, but instead of one single shell, they have eight protective plates. Chitons also have a strong foot that holds them to rocks. In addition to acting as a defense against predators, this ensures chitons don’t get knocked off their rocks by crashing waves. Tip: Pronounce it like “KITE-en.”
Why they’re cool: Chitons are living fossils! Fossil records show chitons existed more than 400 million years ago.
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