Gadilina laevigata [Gadilina laevigata]
Description
Gadilina laevigata is a species of scaphopod mollusk that resides in the oceanic waters. It is characterized by its smooth, curved, tubular shell that tapers at both ends. The shell is generally white to off-white in color. This species prefers sandy substrates and is usually found at depths of 200 to 1000 meters. The feeding habits of Gadilina laevigata primarily involve consuming foraminiferans and other small organisms from the seafloor.
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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