Lepidozona cooperi

Lepidozona cooperi, commonly known as Cooper's chiton, is a common species of chiton found among intertidal rocks and boulders from Vancouver Island to Baja California.

Description

At 30-40 mm, Lepidozona cooperi is a moderately large chiton. On the exterior surface, its valves are a dull olive green to gray color, while on the interior surface, they are sky blue. Its girdle generally has a rough texture from convex, ribbed scales.

Life cycle

Like other mollusks, L. cooperi eggs hatch into planktonic larvae called trochophores. These will metamorphose directly into young adults without a veliger stage.