A chiton (/ ˈ k aɪ t ɒ n, ˈ k aɪ t ən /; Ancient Greek: χιτών, romanized: chitṓn, IPA: [kʰitɔ̌ːn]) is a form of tunic that fastens at the shoulder, worn by men and women of ancient Greece and Rome.

The name chiton is Neo-Latin derived from the Ancient Greek word khitōn, meaning tunic (which also is the source of the word chitin). The Ancient Greek word khitōn can be traced to the Central Semitic word *kittan , which is from the Akkadian words kitû or kita'um , meaning flax or linen, and originally the Sumerian word gada or gida .

2024年5月27日 · The chiton’s preferred habitat is a rocky area extending from exposed beaches and tidal pools up to 365 feet. Generally, most species prefer intertidal areas compared to subtidal zones. They range from Alaska and the Northern Pacific to Southern California.

2024年11月12日 · Some species of chitons, like Chiton granosus, exhibit homing behavior, in which they set off to forage from a certain location during high tide and return to the same in low tide after seeking food. Although they are believed to have a topographical profile of the region they inhabit, some species may leave chemical cues on their way, which ...

chiton, any of numerous flattened, bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusks, worldwide in distribution but most abundant in warm regions. The approximately 600 species are usually placed in the class Placophora, Polyplacophora, or Loricata (phylum Mollusca).