Atlantic Tusk Shell [Dentalium entalis]
Description
Dentalium entalis, known as the Atlantic Tusk Shell, is a marine mollusk recognized by its long, hollow, and slightly curved shell. The shells are usually white or cream-colored. This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean, specifically in the northeast United States down to the Gulf of Mexico, living in sandy or muddy substrates.
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
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| Genus |
Dentalium
Dentalium
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