Chapter 16: Phylum Mollusca, Class - Polyplacophora

Question 1

Environment wise where do they tend to live?

Answer 1

• rocky surfaces in intertidal regions, living at great depths
• clings to rocks and can roll up if disturbed

Question 2

What are the gender’s like with them?

Answer 2

• separate

Question 3

Colour wise how are they?

Answer 3

• dull in colouration to match rocks

Question 4

They are ____ flattened. The convex dorsal surface bears ___ plates. They range __cm to __cm in length. This class includes the : ?

Answer 4

• dorsal ventrally flattened
• 8 plates
• 5cm to 30 cm
• The Chitons