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SCAPHOPODA
(Tusk shells)

 

 

bullet gif Scaphopoda are marine molluscs distinguished by openly curved tubular shells open at both ends, resembling an elephant's tusk (thus the name) or tooth shells

bullet gif They are mostly small and live in the bottom sediment.

bullet gif Around 350 known species.

 

scaphopod

Tooth shell (Scaphopoda)

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scaphopod

Tooth shell (Scaphopoda)

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