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Most species of chitons eat algae and diatoms, but the Veiled chiton (Placiphorella velata) can be carnivorous. If a tasty crustacean or worm gets close, the chiton will stomp them under their veil and gobble them up. #SummerOfSpecimens #invertebrates #marineBiology #research #discovery Diatom, Greek Language, Crustaceans, Marine Biology, Invertebrates, Algae, Veil, Discovery, Species
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Most species of chitons eat algae and diatoms, but the Veiled chiton (Placiphorella velata) can be carnivorous. If a tasty crustacean or worm gets close, the chiton will stomp t… 
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