An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of
Malacological and Conchological Terms

by Paul S. Mikkelsen

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ELEPHANTS TUSK   Common name applied to SCAPHOPOD shells of the genus Dentalium, due to their similar appearance to an elephants tusk; = BOARS TUSK or, generally, TUSK SHELL.
   


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