Southern Spindle [Pseudogadila androyensis]
Description
The Southern Spindle is a small marine gastropod mollusk. It is endemic to the waters off the coast of Madagascar, particularly in the Androy region. This species inhabits sandy and muddy substrates in shallow waters. It is characterized by its elongated and narrow shell, which has a distinctive spindle-like shape. The Southern Spindle is a nocturnal creature and feeds primarily on detritus.
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 |
Pseudogadila
Pseudogadila
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