Heller's Gadila [Gadila hellearis]
Description
Heller's Gadila is a species of marine mollusk in the Gadilidae family. It has a slender, cylindrical shell that can range in color from white to light brown. This species is typically found in the deep sea, specifically in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by its unique shell shape and its ability to withstand high pressure environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Gadila
Gadila
|