Threaded Tusk Shell [Antalis filum]
Description
A marine species with a long, tube-like shell. It is named for the thread-like markings that run along the length of its shell. This species prefers sandy substrates and is usually found in shallow waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
|
| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
|
| Genus |
Antalis
Antalis
|