of tiny teeth.
Seen from the right angle, those structures can look remarkably similar to a miniature set of mechanical teeth.
What appears frightening in a photograph is actually an example of a highly specialized survival system.
The Incredible Strength of Chiton Teeth
Perhaps the most surprising fact about chitons is the strength of their teeth.
Their teeth contain magnetite, an iron-rich mineral that contributes to their exceptional hardness.
These teeth allow chitons to scrape algae from hard rocks again and again without quickly wearing away.
Scientists have long been
