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Chitons of the Rocky Intertidal

Detailed Description

A pair of Black Katy Chiton (Katharina tunicate) at one of five rocky intertidal sampling sites in Katmai National Park and Preserve. An annual assessment of chiton density allows scientists to quantify change in communities from sheltered rocky shorelines.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

Photo taken by Laura McDuffie, U.S. Geological Survey

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