Elephant Tusk Shell [Antalis entalis]
Description
The Elephant Tusk Shell, scientifically known as Antalis entalis, is a species of scaphopod belonging to the Dentaliidae family. It is native to the northern Atlantic Ocean and is typically found in sandy substrates of deeper water. Its long, cylindrical shell is white and resembles an elephant's tusk, hence its common name.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
|
| Genus |
Antalis
Antalis
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