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Green chiton
Rhyssoplax olivacea (Spengler, 1797)
AnimalsMolluscsOther Molluscs (chitons, dentales, solenogastres,... )
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East Atlantic
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Grüne KäferschneckeGerman (Germany)
- Chiton verdeEuropean Spanish
- Chiton oliveFrench (France)
- Chiton olivâtreFrench (France)
- Chiton vertFrench (France)
- Tunicier oliveFrench (France)
- Chitone verdeItalian (Italy)
- Groene keverslakDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
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Sources
- WoRMS Rhyssoplax olivacea
- ZIEMSKI Frédéric, MÜLLER Yves in : DORIS, 27/03/2021 : Rhyssoplax olivacea (Spengler, 1797), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/226
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 06/02/2023 : Rhyssoplax olivacea (Spengler, 1797), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/4302
Modification history
- Modified by Laurent Colombet on 06/02/2023
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