Cadenella [Cadenella]

Cadenella
Description

Cadenella is a genus within the family Dentaliidae, notable for its slender and slightly curved tusk shells. These marine mollusks exhibit a unique shell morphology with fine longitudinal striations. Inhabitants of sandy and muddy substrates, Cadenella species are adept at burrowing and are found in a range of depths, from shallow waters to the deeper continental shelf regions. They play a role in the benthic ecosystem as detritivores, contributing to the breakdown and recycling of organic materials.

Species
Cadenella's Spiny Lobster
Cadenella's Spiny Lobster [Cadenella garricki]
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Cadenella's Hermit Crab
Cadenella's Hermit Crab [Cadenella mclaughlinae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
Family Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
Statistics
  • Species 2