Siphonodentalium [Siphonodentalium]

Description

Siphonodentalium is a genus of scaphopod known for its long, slender, and slightly curved shells, which feature a small siphonal tube at one end. This adaptation aids in the extension of the animal's tentacles for feeding while buried in the substrate. Siphonodentalium species are found in various marine environments, where they feed on minute particles and detritus filtered from the water column.

Species

Greater Australian Tusk Shell [Siphonodentalium grande]

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