Fuzzy Chiton

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Ice Man

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Chiton is a type of gastropod. Chitons have been around since dinosaurs, practically unchanged. It has eyes all around it's body. It's name "fuzzy" comes from algae that grows on it's back, for protection and camouflage. Unfortunately hermit crabs ate all algae of my chiton's back.
 

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