Smooth Tusk Shell [Striodentalium simplex]
Description
The Smooth Tusk Shell, Striodentalium simplex, is a species of tusk shell, a marine mollusk in the family Dentaliidae. The shell of this species is usually white, smooth, and cylindrical, with both ends open. The shell length varies but is typically around 50 mm. This species is found predominantly in sandy or muddy substrates in deeper waters.
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 |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Striodentalium
Striodentalium
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