Shell : 92.29.032 A-B

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

92.29.032 A—B

Accession#:

92.29

Credit Line:

Donated by Caroline Jensen.

Object Name:

Shell

Title:

Giant Pacific Chiton (Cryptochiton Stelleri)

Description:

White double—lobed shell plates overlap to form concave oval, all covered by hide—like girdle. Exterior is rusty brown with minute light—colored dots. Interior is white to beige with papery and powdery flakes.
A —" 2.25inches by 2.0 inches by 1.875 inches
B — 3.75 inches by 2.125 inches by 1.75 inches

Notes:

Collected by donor between 1940's—1980's.
Also known as "Chinese slippers"

Search Terms:

Biological
Sea Animal

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