Scaphopod [Dentalium elephantinum]
Description
The Dentalium elephantinum, commonly known as Scaphopod, is a type of marine mollusk recognized by its long, cylindrical, and slightly curved shape. Its shell is typically white or cream in color, and it is often found in sandy substrates in deep waters. The species is distributed globally, but primarily found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
|
| Genus |
Dentalium
Dentalium
|