Scaphopod
Cadulus euloides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–630 m
- For divers: safe
This little tusk shell burrows through sediment from the shoreline down past 600 metres, breathing and feeding through the narrow open end of its curved shell. It sifts the sand for foraminifera, tiny clams and other microscopic animals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Scaphopoda › Gadilida › Gadilidae › Cadulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 344281.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scaphopod live?
- The Scaphopod (Cadulus euloides) is typically found at 0–630 m.
- Is the Scaphopod dangerous to divers?
- The Scaphopod is harmless to divers.