Polyschides [Polyschides]

Polyschides
Description

Polyschides is a genus characterized by its thin, elongated shells, which are often slightly curved and feature both longitudinal and transverse striations, giving them a unique texture. These scaphopods inhabit a range of marine environments, from shallow coastal areas to deeper waters, where they burrow into the substrate to filter feed on small particles and organisms.

Species
Polyschides norvegicus
Polyschides norvegicus [Polyschides norvegicus]
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Polyschides aeneus
Polyschides aeneus [Polyschides aeneus]
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Polyschides sakuraii
Polyschides sakuraii [Polyschides sakuraii]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Mollusks
Mollusca
Class Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
Order Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
Family Gadilidae
Gadilidae
Statistics
  • Species 3