scaphopoda

/skæfəˈpɒdə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of marine mollusk, specifically a tusk shell, characterized by a long, tapering shell with a single, pointed tooth or siphon, typically found in tropical and subtropical waters.

“The scaphopoda family is often found in shallow coastal waters where they feed on small invertebrates and plankton.”

Synonyms

  • tooth shell
  • tusk shell

Antonyms

  • none