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Dentalium laqueatum
Dentalium laqueatum Verrill, 1885
Reticulate tuskshell
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Family:  Dentaliidae ()
Max. size:  6 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 900 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: USA, Canada, Guyana and Caribbean.
Diagnosis:  Shell up to 60 m long, cream, slightly curved, entire surface reticulated by longitudinal, transversal striae. 9 to 12 rounded primary ribs, secondary ones begin early, all reach oral aperture, giving polygonal section. Intercostal spaces concave, Apex polygonal, short notch at convex side (Ref. 3441).
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 111279.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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