Antalis pretiosum [Antalis pretiosum]
Description
Antalis pretiosum is a species of tusk shell in the family Dentaliidae. It is found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean. It has a long, tubular, slightly curved shell that is white in color. Not much is known about its behavior and habitat due to its deep-sea habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
|
| Genus |
Antalis
Antalis
|