Cryptochiton stelleri Middendorf 1847 (chiton)
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Polyplacophora - Chitonida - Acanthochitonidae
Alternative combination: Chiton stelleri
Belongs to Cryptochiton according to A. Hendy 2021
See also Abbott 1974 and Berry 1922
Sister taxa: none
Ecology: facultatively mobile epifaunal grazer
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Mexico (4 collections), United States (12: California)
• Pliocene of United States (1: California)
Total: 17 collections each including a single occurrence
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