Cryptochiton stelleri Middendorf 1847 (giant Pacific chiton)
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Polyplacophora - Chitonida - Acanthochitonidae
Alternative combinations: Amicula stelleri, Chiton stelleri
Belongs to Cryptochiton according to A. Hendy 2021
See also Abbott 1974, Berry 1922 and Valentine 1958
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: facultatively mobile epifaunal grazer
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (4 collections), United States (15: California)
• Pliocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 20 collections each including a single occurrence
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