Laevidentalium [Laevidentalium]

Description

Laevidentalium is a genus of tusk shells notable for their smooth, elongated shells, which are typically more slender and delicate than those of other genera in the Dentaliidae family. These mollusks prefer soft, sandy, or muddy bottoms in marine environments, where they burrow to live and feed. Laevidentalium species are adept at filtering microscopic food particles from the sediment with their extended siphons. Their presence in marine ecosystems is important for sediment turnover and as a food source for various predators.

Species

White tusk shell [Laevidentalium laeve]

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Sleek tusk shell [Laevidentalium elegans]