All you need to know about these marine molluscs that have existed for millions of years
How is chiton pronounced?
Chton is pronounced as kye-tuhn (kye rhymes with eye).
How old are chitons?
These primitive sea creatures predate dinosaurs and have survived multiple mass extinctions. The earliest known fossil dates back to ~400 million years ago.
What to chitons eat?
Mostly herbivores that feed on algae growing on rocks. Some carnivorous chiton species feed on shrimps and tiny fishes.