We were focused on other species while doing surveys along the coast in Mendocino County last weekend, but along the way Eric spotted several nice chitons. Above, meet Tripoplax regularis. (Also refer to the post called "The original sequins" on 26 February 2017.)
Below, this looks like a species of Mopalia, but we're not sure which one. We wondered about Mopalia imporcata, a species we're not familiar with. If anyone has thoughts about the identity of this chiton, we'd be interested!
And, one that was fun for us —
a juvenile Katharina tunicata. This individual was only ~1.5-2 cm long. Katharina has become less common in the Bodega Bay area, so it's encouraging to see a young one starting out:
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