Arctic Compressidentalium [Compressidentalium arcticum]
Description
This species is found in the colder waters of the Arctic Ocean, and is adapted to survive in extremely low temperatures. It has a smaller, more compact shell compared to other species in the Compressidentalium genus. The Arctic Compressidentalium feeds on plankton and other microscopic organisms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
|
| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
|
| Genus |
Compressidentalium
Compressidentalium
|