Strange plant at Montaña de Oro

February 24, 2009 9:25 PM

I found a strange ocean plant at Montaña de Oro. Can you help identify it?

This was in an ocean-side canyon and was somewhat squishy.

Here's a back shot. And a second front and back.

posted by Korou to Science & Nature (2 answers total)

Best answer: Looks to me like the long dead, bleached carcass of a giant chiton.
Animal, not plant.

Another pic.
posted by JackFlash at 9:57 PM on February 24, 2009

Response by poster: Awesome, thanks.
posted by Korou at 10:38 PM on February 24, 2009