Cadulus [Cadulus]
Description
Cadulus is a genus within the Tusk Shell family characterized by its slender, tubular shells that taper to a point at both ends. These creatures inhabit soft marine sediments, extending their tentacles to capture food particles from the water column. Cadulus species are distributed globally, occurring in both shallow and deep marine environments. Their shells may exhibit slight curvature and vary in length and coloration.
Species

Atlantic tuskshell [Cadulus tolmiei]
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Pacific tuskshell [Cadulus californicus]
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Southern tuskshell [Cadulus australis]
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Arctic tuskshell [Cadulus arcticus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
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Statistics
- Species 4