Woody Chiton (Mopalia lignosa)

Woody Chiton, a reference photo — Photo: Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington · Public domain

Mopalia lignosa, the woody chiton, is a medium to large-sized species of polyplacophoran mollusc in the family Mopaliidae. This species was first described in 1846 by the conchologist Augustus Addison Gould and can be found on the west coast of the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Woody Chiton being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Mopalia vespertina
Mopalia hindsii
Mopalia kennerleyi
Plaxiphora aurata
Mopalia muscosa

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Polyplacophora
Order: Chitonida
Family: Mopaliidae
Genus: Mopalia
Species: Mopalia lignosa

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