Pacific tuskshell [Cadulus californicus]
Description
The Pacific tuskshell is a species of scaphopod that lives in the Pacific Ocean. It has a long, ivory-colored shell that is open at both ends, allowing the animal to burrow into the mud or sand. It is a deep-sea species that feeds on microorganisms, using a long proboscis to capture its prey.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Gastropods
Gastropoda
|
| Order |
Littorinimorpha
Littorinimorpha
|
| Family |
Tusk Shells
Scaphopodidae
|
| Genus |
Cadulus
Cadulus
|