Greater Australian Tusk Shell [Siphonodentalium grande]
Description
The Greater Australian Tusk Shell, Siphonodentalium grande, is native to the waters around Australia. Like other members of the genus, this species has a long, tusk-like shell. It is known for its larger size compared to related species, with shells reaching up to 7 cm in length. The Greater Australian Tusk Shell is a benthic species, living in the sediment on the ocean floor and feeding on detritus. Its shell exhibits a range of colors, from white to cream to light brown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
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| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
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| Genus |
Siphonodentalium
Siphonodentalium
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