Rhabdus [Rhabdus]

Description
The genus Rhabdus is part of the Gadilidae family, featuring elongated, cylindrical shells that are typically smooth or have very fine striations. These scaphopods are found in marine environments where they burrow into soft substrates to live a semi-sedentary lifestyle, feeding on microorganisms and organic particles by filter feeding.
Species

Short-tail Pipefish [Rhabdus brevicauda]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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Statistics
- Species 1