Coccodentalium [Coccodentalium]

Coccodentalium
Description

Coccodentalium represents a genus of small to medium-sized tusk shells known for their distinctive reddish or pinkish hue. These organisms inhabit marine environments from shallow to deep waters, often found in sandy or muddy substrates. Their shells are relatively smooth with a glossy appearance and a more rounded opening compared to other genera.

Species
Cardinal Dentalium
Cardinal Dentalium [Coccodentalium cardinale]
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Southern Dentalium
Southern Dentalium [Coccodentalium australe]
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Giant Dentalium
Giant Dentalium [Coccodentalium gianteum]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
Order Gadilida
Gadilida
Family Tusk Shells
Dentaliidae
Statistics
  • Species 3