Gadila [Gadila]

Description

Gadila is among the more widely recognized genera within the Gadilidae family, famous for its stout, elongated shells that are sometimes slightly curved. The surface of Gadila shells can range from smooth to having distinct ridges or grooves. These scaphopods are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to deep-sea habitats, feeding on microscopic plankton and detritus.

Species

Angel's teardrop [Gadila angelidae]

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Southern Gadila [Gadila tolmiei]

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Hoffman's Gadila [Gadila hoffmani]

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Brazilian Gadila [Gadila braziliensis]

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Taxonomy