scaphopoda

• 一小类两侧对称的海洋软体动物，通常称为象牙贝或掘足类。其壳呈管状，两端开口，形似象牙或兽角。

A small class of bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusks, commonly known as tusk shells or tooth shells.

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1. Class of marine mollusksC2formalscientific

   A small class of bilaterally symmetrical marine mollusks, commonly known as tusk shells or tooth shells, characterized by a long, tubular, tusk-like shell open at both ends.

   海生软体动物纲

   • Scaphopoda are exclusively marine animals that burrow in soft sediments.
   • The shell of a Scaphopod is curved and resembles a miniature elephant tusk.
   • Scientists study Scaphopoda to understand the evolution of mollusks.