Elephant's Tusk Shell [Spadentalium elephantinum]
Description
The Elephant's Tusk Shell is a marine species found in the Indo-Pacific region. It inhabits the sandy bottoms of shallow waters. This species is characterized by its elongated, tusk-like shell that can reach up to 15 cm in length. It is sedentary in nature, burrowing into the sand for protection.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
|
| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
|
| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Spadentalium
Spadentalium
|