On growth, feeding and reproduction in the chiton Mopalia muscosa of Santa Monica Bay

Abstract

1. In M. muscosa shell growth slows or stops during the winter months. 2. M. muscosa in Santa Monica Bay are herbivorous and eat red and green algae as their main foods. 3. M. muscosa exhibit two distinct spawning periods which occur mainly during winter and early spring. © 1964 Biologischen Anstalt Helgoland.