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Chitons (/ˈkaɪtənz, -tɒnz/) are marine molluscs of varying size in the class Polyplacophora (/ˌpɒlipləˈkɒfərə/ POL-ee-plə-KOF-ər-ə), formerly known as Amphineura. About 940 extant and 430 fossil species are recognized.
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| some members of the genus Acanthochitona bear conspicuous paired tufts of spicules on the girdle | instance of | Certainly species | 0.80 | text |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Chitons | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | This | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Caribbean | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Trinidad | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Tobago | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | The Bahamas | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | St | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Maarten | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Aruba | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Bonaire | 0.60 | section |
| Chiton | related to Culinary uses | Anguilla | 0.60 | section |
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