Gadila gadus [Gadila gadus]
Description
Gadila gadus is a species of marine mollusk in the Gadilidae family. They have a unique elongated shell which is usually white or light brown in color. They are typically found in the deep sea, specifically in the Atlantic Ocean. This species is characterized by its unique shell shape and its ability to withstand high pressure environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
|
| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
|
| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
|
| Genus |
Gadila
Gadila
|