> When collecting here in Florida I often find Chitons attached to the
> material I bring home. I'm talking about small specimens (4-12 mm). I've
> put some of them into alcohol. I don't really know what to do with them. I
> hate to just toss them out. Anyone out there actually, seriously collect
> and identify this kind of material? I don't presently have very many on
> hand, but it seems that recently I've been coming across more and more of
> them. I'm looking for a good home for them.
>
> If interested, reply to my private email address (domestic contacts only,
> please).
>
> Marlo
> Merritt Island, FL
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Marlo,
FYI: Those with smooth girdle are probably Chaetopleura apiculata; with
spiky girdle probably Acanthochitona pygmaea. Try to dry them flat, then
put them in alcohol so they don't fall apart.
Peggy
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Peggy Williams
Shell Elegant
PO Box 575
Tallevast FL 34270
(941) 355-2291
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