Abstract:The chiton genus Cryptoplax is widely distributed in the Indo-Pacific, extending to southern Australia and the northwestern Pacific (NWP), with 17 recognized species. Among these species, Cryptoplax japonica is commonly found on rocky intertidal and subtidal substrates in the NWP, whereas another species, C. propior, is rarely seen because of its cryptic subtidal habitat and limited distribution. In this study, we surveyed the genetic diversity of C. japonica populations based on 93 individuals from 24 samplin… Show more
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.