Gadilina recondita [Gadilina recondita]
Description
Gadilina recondita is another species of scaphopod mollusk, notable for its slender, curved shell which is often pale white or cream in color. This species is typically found in deeper waters, ranging from 500 to 2000 meters in depth, and prefers soft sandy or muddy substrates. Like other members of its genus, Gadilina recondita primarily feeds on small organisms found in the seafloor sediment.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
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| Family |
Gadilidae
Gadilidae
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| Genus |
Gadilina
Gadilina
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