- Source: Gadila (mollusc)
Gadila is a genus of small tusk shells, which are marine scaphopod molluscs in the family Gadilidae.
Description
Shell decidedly curved; more or less swollen near the middle or toward the aperture; more tapering toward the apex; apical orifice not contracted by a callous ring; or with such callous ring, weak and far within. Edges not slit.
Species
Species within the genus Gadila include:
Gadila brasiliensis
Gadila dominguensis
Gadila elongatus Henderson, 1920
Gadila fusiformis Pilsbry and Sharp, 1898, the fusiform toothshell
Gadila gadus Montague, 1803
Gadila hepburni Dall, 1897, the Hepburn toothshell
Gadila mayori Henderson, 1920, the Mayor toothshell
Gadila olivii Scacchi, 1835
Gadila pandionis
Gadila simpsoni
Gadila subfusiformes M. Sars, 1850
