Deep Sea Tusk Shell [Striodentalium profundorum]
Description
The deep sea tusk shell is a species of marine scaphopod mollusk in the family Dentaliidae. True to its name, it is found in deep sea environments, often in sandy substrate. Its shell is long and smooth, with an open apex at the narrower end. It is a detritivore, feeding on organic particles from the seabed.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Dentaliida
Dentaliida
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Striodentalium
Striodentalium
|