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Mossy Chiton (Mopalia ciliata) by Joseph The mossy chiton can get to be three to six cm long. It lives in the mid-tide zone, from Alaska to Mexico. They have a hard shell on their backs, and camouflage so other animals don't eat them. They live under and on top of rocks. When I went to the beach, one of the animals I saw was the mossy chiton. It has lumps in the middle of its back and moss all around. It didn't really move, it just stayed there.   Tidepool Preparation   Tide Pool Field Trip   Back to Tidepool Field Guide   Oakland Unified School District