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Fissidentalium carduus (Dall, 1889) Yellow tuskshell |
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| Family: | Dentaliidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 8.9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 60 - 600 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: USA to Uruguay, Caribbean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Shell is long, slightly curved, regularly tapering, yellowish grey. Six primary ribs, secondary ribs present, attaining rapidly similar size of primary ones, transverse riblets present producing a rasp-like surface. Apex with a deep, narrow slit at the convex side. Oral section polygonal, circular or slightly dorsoventrally compressed (Ref. 3441). | |||
| Biology: | Empty shells collected from depths of 40 to 1980 m (Ref. 3441). Minimum depth from Ref. 111279. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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