Atlantic Compressidentalium [Compressidentalium atlanticum]
Description
Known for its compressed, elongated shell structure, this species is native to the Atlantic Ocean. It thrives in various water depths, from shallow coastal areas to deep sea environments. The Atlantic Compressidentalium is a detritivore, consuming decaying plant and animal matter.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
|
| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Compressidentalium
Compressidentalium
|