Ocean Species Discoveries 28–30 — new species of chitons (Mollusca, Polyplacophora) and a public naming competition

Key Points

• New species of chitons were discovered, enhancing the known diversity of these marine mollusks.
• The species epithets were determined by a public naming competition, fostering community engagement in taxonomy.
• Targeted sampling across underexplored habitats demonstrated the ecological breadth of these newly identified species.
• The findings emphasize the importance of public involvement in species discovery and conservation efforts.

Abstract