Chiton (Katharina tunicata) (with labels)

Mollusks -- physiology

Chitons

Black katy

Dissection

Six photos of chiton in various stages of dissection with labels.

Image 1: Chiton - Dorsal View
- anterior plate (valve)
- posterior plate (valve)
- girdle

Image 2: Chiton - Internal Features (Lateral View/Mid-line Cut)
- radula
- plates (removed)
- gonad
- heart
- anus
- pallial groove
- intestine
- foot
- digestive gland
- esophagus
- mouth
- head
- gridle (mantle)

Image 3 - Chiton - Ventral View
- moht
- foot
- gills
- girdle (mantle)
- pallial groove
- anus

Image 4: Chiton - Dorsal View (Plates Removed) [two objects in image]
Top object:
- longitudinal muscle
- girdle (mantle)
- transverse muscle
Bottom object:
- cephalic (insertion) plate
- intermediate plates
- anal (posterior) plate

Image 5: Chiton - Isolated Plates (Valves) [two objects in image]
Left object:
- cephalic (insertion) plate
Right object:
- intermediate plate
- tegmentum layer
- articulamentum layer

Image 6: Chiton - Gill Filaments

Biological Sciences

State University of New York at Buffalo

1/6/2005

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