Chaetopleuridae is a
family
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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 sh ...
s. They are
marine molluscs.
Genera
Two
genera
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are known in this family:
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Chaetopleura
''Chaetopleura'' is a genus of chitons in the family Chaetopleuridae.Schwabe, E.; Gofas, S. (2010). Chaetopleura Shuttleworth, 1853. In: Bouchet, P.; Gofas, S.; Rosenberg, G. (2010) World Marine Mollusca database. Accessed through: World Register ...
'' Shuttleworth, 1853
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Dinoplax
''Dinoplax'' is a genus of chitons in the family
Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintai ...
'' Carpenter MS, Dall, 1882
References
External links
{{Taxonbar, from=Q5066692
Chiton families