An international competition has been launched to put the humble mollusc in the spotlight.
Dr Priscila Salloum has nominated a New Zealand native, the snakeskin chiton Sypharochiton pelliserpentis, which has made it to the top five!
She tells Jesse what makes this particular mollusc so special.
Voting is open here until 31 January.
The snakeskin chiton 'Sypharochiton pelliserpentis', which is in the running for 'Mollusc of the Year 2021.' Photo: Priscila Salloum / Supplied
