Indian Compressidentalium [Compressidentalium indicum]
Description
Native to the Indian Ocean, this species has a wide, flat shell. It inhabits various depths, but is most commonly found in shallower, warmer waters. The Indian Compressidentalium is omnivorous, feeding on both plant matter and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
|
| Order |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopoda
|
| Family |
Dentaliidae
Dentaliidae
|
| Genus |
Compressidentalium
Compressidentalium
|