South African Tusk Shell [Antalis pretiosa]
Description
The South African Tusk Shell is a marine species found along the South African coast. Like other species in its genus, it has a long, slender, and tubular shell that is open at both ends. The shell is usually white or cream-colored with a pointed or 'tusk-like' apex. This species inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms.
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 |
Antalis
Antalis
|