Family
Common name: Chitons
Scientific name: Cryptoplacidae
Cryptoplacidae, commonly known as chitons, are a family of marine mollusks characterized by their distinctive eight-plated shells. These slow-moving grazers are found in various marine environments, often clinging to rocks in intertidal zones. They play a role in controlling algae growth, making them beneficial in reef aquariums with moderate to high water flow. Chitons are nocturnal and can be quite hardy, but they require a stable environment with plenty of live rock or other surfaces for grazing.