Gadila [Gadila]

Description

Gadila is another genus within the Tusk Shell family, recognized by its exceptionally elongated and slender shells, which are among the longest in relation to body size within the scaphopods. Gadila species are deep burrowers, living in soft substrates where they feed on microorganisms by filtering them from the water. These creatures are distributed in oceans globally, with certain species adapted to deep-sea environments.