Scaphander [Scaphander]

Description

Scaphander is a genus within the family Scaphandridae, known for its distinctively shaped molluscs. These marine gastropods possess a globular to oval shell that is mostly internal, covered by the mantle. They are referred to as 'bottle mollusks' due to their unique shell shape resembling a bottle or a submarine. Inhabitants of this genus are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow waters to the deep sea. They are benthic creatures, primarily dwelling on or near the seafloor where they feed on detritus and other organic material. The shell opening is reduced, aiding in their burrowing lifestyle, and they have a well-developed foot used for locomotion across the substrate.

Species

Shelled Pteropod [Scaphander lignarius]

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Bubble Snail [Scaphander punctostriatus]

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New Zealand Bubble Snail [Scaphander mundus]

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South African Bubble Snail [Scaphander ocellatus]

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Taxonomy