Common chiton (Lepidochitona cinerea) on an underwater rock face, UK.

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Belongs to a group referred to as Coat-of-mail shells. The photographed animal is 23mm long.

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Size: 6448px × 4304px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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