Southern Gadila [Gadila tolmiei]
Description
The Southern Gadila, scientific name Gadila tolmiei, is a species of scaphopod mollusk found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is known for its tusk-shaped, curved shell which is open at both ends. This species typically inhabits mud or sandy substrates in deep-sea environments.
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 |
Gadila
Gadila
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