Southern Tusk Shell [Striodentalium souleyeti]
Description
Striodentalium souleyeti, commonly known as the Southern Tusk Shell, is a species of marine scaphopod mollusks. This species is characterized by its long, tubular shell which is open at both ends, and ranges from a pale yellow to a dark brown color. The shell can reach lengths up to 70 mm. The Southern Tusk Shell is usually found in sandy and muddy substrates in deeper marine 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 |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Striodentalium
Striodentalium
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