On a new Tasmanian chiton

Torr, WG

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On a new Tasmanian chiton

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posted on 2023-11-22, 10:12 authored by WG Torr

CALLOCHITON MAYI, SP. NOV.
General Appearance.—Shell elliptical, strongly elevated, and carinated. Side slopes slightly curved, and steep.
Colour: Rusty red, mottled with white.
Description of species and habitat.
It is intended to figure the species in connection with a paper on the Tasmanian Polyplacophora in these proceedings, which I hope may shortly appear.

History

Publication title

Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania

Pagination

1-2

ISSN

0080-4703

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In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania..