Common name: Chitons

Polyplacophora, commonly known as chitons, are a class of marine molluscs characterized by their distinctive eight-plated shell. These slow-moving grazers are found in various habitats, from intertidal zones to deep waters. Chitons are known for their ability to cling tightly to rocks, thanks to their muscular foot, and their radula, a specialized feeding structure, allows them to scrape algae off hard surfaces. They play a role in controlling algal growth in their environments. Chitons are fascinating for their sensory structures called aesthetes, which are unique among molluscs.

1. 
   Common name: Vaillant's Chiton

   Scientific name: Acanthopleura vaillantii
2. Common name: Chiton affinis

   Scientific name: Chiton affinis
3. Common name: Chiton torrianus

   Scientific name: Chiton torrianus
4. 
   Common name: West Indian green chiton

   Scientific name: Chiton tuberculatus
5. Common name: Burrow's chiton

   Scientific name: Cryptoplax larvaeformis