genus chiton

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Noun genus chiton has 1 sense

genus Chiton - a genus of Polyplacophora
--₁ is a kind of mollusk genus
--₁ is a member of Polyplacophora, class Polyplacophora
--₁ has members: chiton, coat-of-mail shell, sea cradle, polyplacophore

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Term: Genus Chiton

Description:

The term "genus chiton" refers to a scientific classification within the phylum Mollusca. Chitons are marine mollusks characterized by their shell composed of eight overlapping plates or valves.

Sense 1 (Noun):

In biology, the term "genus chiton" specifically refers to a particular classification of chitons within the Linnaean taxonomy system.

Example sentence: The genus Chiton includes several species that inhabit rocky intertidal areas.

Sense 2 (Noun):

The term "genus chiton" can also be used to describe a specific type or species of chiton found in a particular geographical location.

Example sentence: In the Pacific Northwest, the genus Chiton can be commonly spotted on coastal rocks.

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