Deepwater Tusk Shell [Fissidentalium profundorum]
Description
The Deepwater Tusk Shell is a Scaphopod that lives in the deep sea, often found at depths of 500 to 1000 meters. It is characterized by its long, slender, and cylindrical shell which can grow up to 7 cm in length. The shell's surface is glossy, with a pale hue that ranges from white to light yellow. The Deepwater Tusk Shell is a detritivore, consuming organic matter that settles on the ocean floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Dentaliida
Dentaliida
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Fissidentalium
Fissidentalium
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