Scaphopoda

Mollusks in the class Scaphopoda are commonly called tusk or tooth shells. The shells of these sand dwellers are elongate hollow tubes with an opening at both ends. So far we have found only one species at Kwajalein. (Click on a thumbnail for more images of that species.)


Scaphopods

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