The Coat of Mail Shell, Tonicella marmorea belongs to a group of limpet-like animals called Chitons and is widespread around northern Britain but found less often in the south. Inhabits the lower shore and down to a depth of 200m. Up to 4cms in length, its shell comprises eight interlocking, smooth, reddish-brown plates
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The Coat of Mail Shell, Tonicella marmorea belongs to a group of limpet-like animals called Chitons and is widespread around northern Britain but found less often in the south. Inhabits the lower shore and down to a depth of 200m. Up to 4cms in length, its shell comprises eight interlocking, smooth, reddish-brown plates
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St. Abbs Marine Reserve. North Sea
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The Coat of Mail Shell, Tonicella marmorea belongs to a group of limpet-like animals called Chitons and is widespread around northern Britain but found less often in the south. Inhabits the lower shore and down to a depth of 200m. Up to 4cms in length, its shell comprises eight interlocking, smooth, reddish-brown plates
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Date:
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St. Abbs Marine Reserve. North Sea
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