Butterfly chiton
A species of Cryptoconchus Scientific name : Cryptoconchus porosus Genus : Cryptoconchus
Butterfly chiton, A species of Cryptoconchus
Botanical name: Cryptoconchus porosus
Genus: Cryptoconchus
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Description
Cryptoconchus porosus is a large chiton reaching a length of about 45–75 millimetres (1.8–3.0 in). The eight valves are almost completely covered by a raised girdle, young specimens may have only seven. These are pale blue or white on top, sometimes sky blue underneath, and when removed from the animal they each resemble a butterfly giving the common name. The girdle is fleshy and smooth with short sutural bristles that protrude from 18 rounded pores, which are elevated and run in two crested rows from head to tail. The colour of the dorsal surface can range from dark brown to bright orange, while the underside of the girdle is pale orange with a bright orange foot.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Molluscs Class
Chitons Order
Chitonida Family
Black chitons Genus
Cryptoconchus Species
Butterfly chiton 
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