Toothed Picture Shell [Pictodentalium carduus]
Description
The Toothed Picture Shell, or Pictodentalium carduus, is a marine bivalve species in the family Dentaliidae. The shell of this species is long, conical, and tapers to a point. It is characterized by 20-30 transverse grooves or 'teeth' on the exterior of the shell. It is primarily found in deep sea environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Pictodentalium
Pictodentalium
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